Inverted Push Up

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	Balance and strength are key with the inverted push up. This exercise is a must for anyone looking to strengthen every little muscle in their shoulders. With the IPU you develop a great balance and hand strength as well as upper body control. If you're looking to make this exercise harder, strap on a weighted backpack or vest and you have yourself a great feat of strength!
Purpose/Focus: Strength Body Parts Used: Chest, Back, Shoulders, Core Difficulty: Hard

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Exercise Steps

	Place a kettlebell in front of you under your chest.
	Position yourself into a push up position with the kettlebell in front of you while keeping your knees on the ground
	Flip the kettlebell over so the handle in on the ground underneath your chest. Grip the kettlebell firmly
	Raise your knees and perform as many pushups as you safely can while keeping the kettlebell positioned upside down;
	Perform this on a soft surface such as grass or dirt to avoid harm to yourself. If this is too hard, keep your knees on the ground and work your way up. Lower yourself if you feel unstable or your arms are about to give out. Maintain core tension throughout the entire exercise.

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Mark de Grasse is the owner of MyMadMethods.com, My Mad Methods Magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions. In addition to being a certified trainer specializing in kettlebells and bodyweight training, Mark is also the chief editor and designer of both the website, magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions DVDs. Find out more.

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