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Old 04-01-2008, 11:35 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I also do a step version where I put one hand on the end of a step (other hand on the floor), do a pushup, then walk myself on my hands across the step so the other hand is on the step (and the original hand is on the floor), repeat, go back, etc
Great post Bytsi!

JC Santana calls these push-up step-ups and they're an awesome push-up variation that really strengthens the shoulder girdle. I've used them with several of my stronger clients (male and female). I love this exercise.

You might also enjoy what Christian Thibaudeau calls shoulder gliders. This is walking on your hands while dragging your feet on something slick (rather like a wheelbarrow walk except you drag your feet instead of a partner carrying them). It's the same concept as the push-up step-up in that you have to let go of one hand while you "walk" the other hand. The core and shoulders are challenged in a big way. It's another great move along the same lines (but without the push-up component in this version).
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