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Push Up - Earthquake
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- HOW: Grab a thick band to loop around the inside of the squat rack at about waist height. Place your hands shoulder width apart and place your feet back with your toes pushing into the ground. From this push up position, bend your elbows and perform a push up against the resistance of the band.
- FEEL: You should feel your chest and shoulder muscles working.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your body flat, don’t arch your back.
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