90 degree Push Ups

This week we discussed the form/technique for a proper push up.  Push ups are part of the Health Related Fitness components we learned about a few weeks ago.  They test and help develop muscular strength and endurance.  The elbow must create a 90 degree angle when in the down position.  When setting up for the push up, we start in a plank with the hands under the shoulders.  The head is in line with the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.  Next week we will pretest to see how many push ups we can do with good form.