Innovative, crazy push-up ideas

I was comparing ideas with a buddy of mine the other day, and I figured that I would try to stump him.  But he is that 1 in 1000, and I could only get him half way.

The question?

How can you do a flye, a rear lateral, and a regular push-up, by staying in one place only, on the ground?

Watch the video and find out.  But this takes understanding and vision.  This is an innovative idea, that can rattle you in a very brief amount of time.

The rotational push-ups are more for core, and rotator cuff stability, rather than a real pecs/delts/triceps hit.  But this is a silly little variation that you golfers, swimmers, throwers especially, may want to incorporate into your workout.  My limited ability when I open up with my rotation, is from years of sports injuries, and a few wrong moves in the gym when I was young.

The push-up row, again, is a silly little movement that is more for core and rotator cuff stability.  The narrower that your support base becomes (closer feet together), the tougher it is not to roll and cave in.  The idea is to stay tight through the whole movement.  Try not to drop your hips and roll.  This one is very challenging, and in the beginning, keep your feet spread very wide.  This will stabilize you.  As you get stronger, try to bring your feet closer together.

If I had done these two movements a bit more when I was younger, I probably would be in a far better rotator cuff position now.  Instead I opted to be one of the guys who thought that exercises like these were soft and not useful.  No, my brain was not being useful.

The slider board stuff is very risky and advanced.  If you try some of these moves, make sure that you are warmed up, and alert.  Nothing says that you can't start off doing the flye/push-up combo from your knees.  It's a great option.  And remember, you don't need an actual slider board.  A piece of hardwood or laminate floor, along with something that will slide, is all you will need.  Or as my buddy did, go buy some furniture movers.  That's innovative.  Good job BM.

Wath the video, and try to get your head around the fact that you don't have to join a gym with hundreds of machines.  You don't need to spend money to have someone scream at you to "motivate" you.  You don't need to be in a group and run through obstacle courses on a field, and climb ropes to jump over walls because it seems trendy.  You need to educate yourself, visualize things, and have an open mind. 

Lots more slider board stuff coming soon.   Stay tuned.