Assessment
Work Out With Denise Austin: Mini Push-Ups
They can help strengthen and tone your arms, chest and shoulders
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Try This Today
- Practice Mini Push-Ups — follow the demonstration by Denise Austin.
- Do 20 half push-ups from your knees.
- Keep your arms directly under your shoulders.
- Keep your back strong and straight.
- Adapt the exercise to your level of fitness. For example, beginners may find it difficult get down on their knees, so do the mini push-ups against a wall until you feel stronger.
- To build your strength and toning routine, add Mini Squats.
Why
Mini Push-Ups help strengthen and tone your arms, chest and shoulders. Strength training, when done consistently over time, may improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, weight, body composition, sleep and mood — as well as reduce the deterioration of white matter in the brain, according to a review from the American Heart Association reported in Circulation in 2023.
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