Exercise Guides 1: Basic Upper Body

	Modified Press Up If you can't manage a full press up yet - try putting your knees on the floor, but still keep the back straight. Breathe in as you lower, out as you push up. Back to top of page
	Full Press up Keep the arms vertical, and the core muscles engaged throughout. Elbows should go out, and slightly backwards. Breathe in as you lower, out as you push up. Back to top of page
	Resistance Band Upright Row Keep the elbows higher than the wrists, palms facing towards you, keeping the core tight through out. lower the band slowly, don't let it "ping" back. Breath out as you lift, in as you lower. Back to top of page
	Resistance Band Lateral Raise Keep a slight bend in the elbows throughout the lift. Palms should face in to the body at the start, and towards the floor at the end. Raise arms until in a "T" position. Keep wrists locked straight, don't bend them. Breathe out as you lift, in as you lower. Lower the bands slowly, don't let them "ping" back. Back to top of page
	Resistance Band Bicep Curl Hold the cable with palms facing away from you. Keep upper arm still and only use lower arm to lift the handles. Keep core tight and avoid leaning backwards. Breathe in as you lower, out as you lift. Lower the handles slowly don't let them "ping back". Back to top of page