How to Do Push-Up: Step by Step
- Hands slightly wider than shoulders
- Body in straight line from head to heels
- Lower chest to just above the floor
- Elbows at ~45 degrees, not flared out
- Full lockout at the top
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sagging hips — squeeze glutes and brace core
- Half reps — go to full depth
- Flaring elbows to 90 degrees
Push-Up Tips
- Spread your fingers wide for a stable base
- Imagine pushing the floor away from you rather than pushing yourself up
- If you can't do full push-ups, start from your knees or with hands elevated on a bench
- Breathe in as you lower, out as you push up
Muscles Worked
chesttricepsshoulderscore
Equipment
No equipment needed
Tracking
Count reps