The Exercise that Gives You the Look of Confidence

Do you want to have that look of confidence? Yes, true confidence comes from within, but there are some exercises that can help in creating this look. The push ups! Have you been doing your pushups?

A few weeks ago, I challenged you to begin pushups because of their effectiveness. Now I am going to throw a twist into your regular pushup. I want you to add a stability/ Swiss ball to the standard pushup for more of a challenge.

Begin by finding an exercise ball that is the correct size for your height.

Lie with your abdomen on the stability ball and walk your hands forward on the floor until the ball rests under your thighs. For more of a challenge, let the ball rest under your lower leg and ankles.

Pull your navel in toward your spine, and bend your elbows, lowering your chest and face towards the floor. Breathe in when you lower your body. Breathe out when your push your body up.

After lowering your body toward the floor, hold the position for 3 seconds. Do not let your stomach sag in the middle. Keep your spine in a straight line.

Push through your arms straightening your elbows. Do not lock out your elbows.

Keep your head in line with your spine and your abdominals engaged. Repeat the move for 15 reps. Rest for 1 minute between each set, working your way up to 3 sets.

Now stand up and make sure your abdominals are pulled in, your buttocks tucked in and your chest up. This is the stance of confidence.