Assessing the effect of surface stability, Atkins et al. (2015) compared the isometric
prone push up position with hands on the floor, on a Swiss ball, or in suspension straps.
Not exact matches
According to Wikipedia, a
push -
up (USA English), or a press -
up (UK English), is «a common strength training exercise performed in a
prone position, lying horizontal and face down, raising and lowering the body using the arms.»
Push Ups — when your body is
prone gravity will be trying to pull your spine into an arched
position so your Abs will have to work to maintain stability and keep a neutral spine alignment.
Assessing different trunk exercises, Marshall et al. (2010) compared a number of swiss ball exercises, including the plank with arms on the swiss ball, single - leg hip hyperextension from the
push up position with legs on the swiss ball, single - leg squat against a wall on a swiss ball, swiss ball roll - outs, and swiss ball rolls, rotating from lying supine on the ball and moving to
prone with the upper body in contact.