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Push ups
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Press up
This drill will help to build up your upper body strength.

How do I perform a press up correctly?

Place your hands underneath your shoulders with your arms fully extended and your fingers facing forward.

Bend your arms at your elbows, lowering your chest until it is two inches above the floor and your elbows reach 90 degrees.

Try to avoid sticking your bum in the air and make sure your rhythm is smooth.

How many should I do?

  • Under 13s 4 sets of 10 push ups
  • Over 18s 5 sets of 15 push ups



  • Agility drill
    Sprints
    Push ups
    Sit ups

    Session one
    Session two
    Session three
    Session four
    Session five
    Session six
    Session seven
    Session eight

    Open Quote
    Make sure you do some stretches after your warm up routine to make sure your body is ready for the speed workout
    Close Quote
    Mike Antoniades
    Mike Antoniades
    Speed coach



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