There's a reason the phys-ed teachers always made us do these. They work. You'll strengthen your pectorals (the chest muscles) and your anterior deltoids or shoulders, plus, of course, your triceps.

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Directions:

1) Kneel on a mat or towels with your ankles crossed and your hands out in front of you, square with your shoulders.

2) Keeping your back straight with your abs tight and your head parallel with your back, slowly bend your elbows and lower your chest to the floor.

3) Straighten your elbows and return to the starting position.

4) Repeat, doing two sets of 8-12 reps each. Rest 15 seconds between sets.