This week’s workout is Alternating Uneven Push-Ups. Alternating Uneven Push-Ups are an advanced variation of the basic push-up. They provide a more rigorous workout by engaging stability muscle groups that are not normally engaged during a regular push-up. Also , uneven push-ups trick your body into going all the way down , giving you the full motion of the push-up. To do this exercise , you’ll need an object that , when placed on the ground , stands about 6-10 inches high. You can use a couple phone books piled on top of one another , a rolled-up towel , or—like the demonstrator below—a kettlebell. Here’s how to do Alternating Uneven Push-Ups: Start in the basic push-up position , with one hand on your object and the other on the ground. Your hands should be about 12 inches apart. Keep your feet together , tilt your head up , and maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your feet. 
Lower your body as if you were doing a regular push-up , tightening your stomach muscles to engage your abs. 
Push yourself up and reassume the starting position. Remaining in the push-up position , take your hand off the object and place it to the side. Your arms should be in a wide push-up position. 
Finally , bring your opposite hand in and place it on the object. Then , repeat steps 2 and 3. 
Try doing 2-3 sets of 10-12 Alternating Uneven Pushups. Tips: - For more difficulty , try using a medicine ball or basketball—this will make you work harder to control your balance.
- To help ensure good posture , keep your eyes straight forward.
- If you feel an abnormal amount of pressure in your shoulder or elbows , stop this exercise immediately and consult your doctor.
We hope you’ll try Alternating Uneven Push-Ups over the weekend and then build this exercise into your daily routine Monday through Friday of the coming week. Want more fitness ideas? If you’re a Health Advocate member with access to the Wellness Coaching program , reach out to your Wellness Coach for more healthy ideas to get—and stay—fit. And remember , talk to your doctor before beginning any new fitness regimen.
