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Push-Up: how to do it

From a plank on straight arms, lower until the chest touches the floor, then press back to locked arms, body straight as a board.

NO EQUIPMENT

Step by step

  1. Hands under the shoulders, one straight line from head to heels.

    01 Hands under the shoulders, one straight line from head to heels.

    Avoid: hips sagging: the lower back arches and takes the load.

  2. Elbows back at about 45°, chest to the floor, then press up as one piece.

    02 Elbows back at about 45°, chest to the floor, then press up as one piece.

    Avoid: stopping short or dipping the head to fake it: the rep does not count.

In short

  1. Hands under the shoulders, body in one line from head to heels
  2. Elbows back at about 45°, chest touches the floor
  3. Press up as one piece to locked arms
EASIER
Incline Push-Up
HARDER
Hand-Release Push-UpRing Dip

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