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    Prayer Push Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Shoulders
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Shoulders
    Primary Muscle
    Shoulders
    Secondary Muscles
    Chest, Triceps, Triceps Brachii, Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5
    Alternate Names
    Prayer Push-Up

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Prayer Push

    1. Start in a plank position with your arms shoulder-width apart.
    2. Lower your body towards the ground while keeping elbows close to your torso.
    3. Push back up to the starting position.
    4. Keep your body straight throughout the movement and engage your core.

    Common Mistakes

    • Letting the hips sag
    • Not lowering oneself fully to the ground
    • Overextending the shoulders

    Modifications

    • Perform the exercise on your knees to reduce difficulty.
    • Use a raised surface for your hands if needed to modify the angle.

    Tips

    • Keep your body straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
    • Avoid arching your back as you perform the push.
    • Focus on controlled movement rather than speed.

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    Tags

    shoulders
    push-up
    strength
    body weight
    chest
    triceps

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