Steve Haywood Health & Fitness

Bean Press (or chest press)

This exercise strengthen your chest and shoulders. Sit on the ball with beans in hand. Now keeping your stomach tight walk forward, gradually lowering yourself on the ball until your head, neck, shoulders and upper body are supported on it.

Bean Press 1

The rest of your body is in a bridge position. Keep the tummy tight to help you maintain this and take pressure of your lower back. Now place your arms ar your side with elbows at right angles and palms facing forward. Push your arms above your chest until they are fully extended, hold for a count of one and return slowly.

Bean Press 2

Bean Press 3

Do ten to twelve repetitions. Then return carefully to the start position or sit down.

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“TV & Beans Workout” Ebook devised by Steve Haywood. ©2008 All Rights Reserved.

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