Push-Up

Horizontal bodyweight push that works the chest, shoulders and triceps. A fundamental, scalable exercise that requires no equipment.

Visual guide

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

How to perform

1. 1.Get into a plank with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
2. 2.Keep your body straight from head to heels.
3. 3.Lower by bending your elbows until your chest almost touches the floor.
4. 4.Push back up to full elbow extension without losing alignment.

Common mistakes

• ●Letting the hips sag or raising the glutes
• ●Flaring the elbows 90 degrees from the torso
• ●Cutting the descent short
• ●Poking the head forward and losing alignment

Proper technique