Push-up
Step by step
How to perform
- Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, with your core engaged to avoid sagging in the middle.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the floor, ensuring your elbows are tucked close to your body.
- Push your body up back to the starting position by extending your arms fully, maintaining the straight body line.
- Repeat the lowering and raising process for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
Push-ups are a versatile bodyweight exercise that primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, offering the benefits of improved upper body strength, enhanced core stability, and better muscular endurance. They are suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, with modifications available for beginners and challenges for advanced exercisers. People would want to do push-ups because they require no equipment, can be performed anywhere, and effectively build strength and muscle tone.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Your hands should be shoulder-width apart and directly under your shoulders. Placing your hands too far forward can put unnecessary strain on your shoulders and neck.
Breathing is often overlooked during push-ups. Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up. Proper breathing helps to maintain rhythm and oxygenate your muscles.
Keep your core muscles engaged throughout the exercise. This not only strengthens your abdominal muscles but also helps to maintain proper form and protect your lower back.
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