Starting position: plank over top of bench with both hands astride bench
Action: lower into pushup position and drop torso down to bench, execute a back extension, return hands and toes to floor, press back up to plank position
Progressions: use a lower bench to increase range of motion
Regressions: use a higher bench to reduce range of motion, complete fewer repetitions
Cueing: maintain neutral spine, avoid dropping head or sinking hips
Repetitions: complete 16 repetitions
NOTE: rest (about 1 minute) between each pushup exercise