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pushups  on  the  inner  and  outer  edges  of  the  hands.
  Advanced athletes can also do pushups on the  ngers; the
  higher  the  performance  level  is,  the  fewer   ngers  are
  used.
    You can also train explosive strength by thrusting with
  your hands out of the low push-up position and clapping
  your hands in the air.
    Another  very  intensive  variant  is  to  do  the  exercise  on
  dumbbells  and  combine  it  with  rowing.  Start  with  the
  planned number of repetitions in a rowing motion on the
  right side, then on the left, and finally as pushups.





  Strengthening:
    ++ Upper back, front upper-arm muscles
      + Shoulder, stomach, hand muscles


  Starting Position
  Hang on a pull-up bar. Your arms are close to each other,
  and  the  palms  of  your  hands  point  forward.  Your  body
  posture is straight, and your stomach muscles are tensed.

  Execution
  Pull yourself up with an even movement until your chin is
  above the bar. In the process of the movement, bring your
  elbows  to  your  ribs.  Brie y  hold  the  ending  position
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