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The further apart you set your arms on the ground, the more you are forcing your chest to work instead of your arms. If a regular push-up is placing strain on your wrists, then McDonald suggests making a fist with your hand and pushing up from this position. Or you can grip onto a dumbbell placed on the ground, and push off from there. McDonald reassured me that it was o.k. to bend my knees if it is too difficult to balance on the toes. However, you may want to progress to stabilizing on the toes, once you become stronger and more comfortable with the push-up. If the basic push-up becomes too easy and you would like to try something that is a bit more difficult, then try the exercise ball. With the exercise ball, balance becomes an added factor to the movement. Place your hands near the edge of the exercise ball and to about the same level as the middle of the breast. Then push down, bending the elbows, towards the ball. Again, you can either bend your knees and balance on them or you can extend your legs and hold yourself up by your toes. I must admit, I found the ball exercise difficult. For one, I had a difficult time finding my balance and maintaining a steady position. Perhaps a few more push-ups on the floor will do me good. Check out some exercise tips for these body parts: Get your abs fit for summer A challenge for your arms Hamstrings, bun and thighs, Oh My! Watch your back
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