Primary Muscles Worked:  Pectoralis Major (mid chest) and Anterior Deltoids (front of the shoulder)

1.    Start Position:  Lie face down on the floor.  Position your hands palm down about midway between your shoulders and your hips.  Abs tight, shoulders down out of your ears and on your toes.  Keeping your body completely straight, extend your arms (without locking your elbows) and lift your torso off the floor.
2.    Execution:  Inhale and slowly lower your torso to the floor.  Abs up and body straight.  Pause at the bottom of the movement.
3.    Exhale and contract the chest as you return to the start position.  
4.    Avoid this exercise if you have shoulder or wrist problems or feel any pain in your shoulders or wrist (or anywhere else).

Trainer Tips:
•    Proper form, posture and correct breathing are very important – not only to isolate the targeted muscle groups, but also to prevent injury.
•    Making the mind muscle connection will insure that you get the most out of the exercise.
•    For more intensity elevate your feet, either by placing them on a bench or stability ball.