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Advanced Modifications: Chest
If you are on this page, you have mastered the push up from the kneeling position. Now it’s time to start to work on the full body push up. You don’t need to get any stronger than this.
Full Body Push Up
Starting Position: Lie face down with your palms on the floor at shoulder height about shoulder width apart, and your fingers pointing forward. * Keeping your knees on the floor, push your upper body up until the line between your knees and the top of your head is straight, like a plank. Next, extend your legs and roll your weight onto the balls of your feet. Your body weight should rest on your toes and on your palms and maintain a nice straight line position from head to toe. Slowly lower your chest to the floor, keeping the straight plank position. Push up to the starting position, being careful to maintain the plank position. Do not to lock your elbows when your arms are extended. Repeat as many times as you can at a slow, steady pace.
  
* If you have wrist problems, you can use your fists to support your weight instead of your palms.
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