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Exercises

Push-up

Push-up: the bottom of a full push-up on the mat, body in one straight line, chest just above the floor
ChestTricepsCue Body in one line; chest to the floor.
  • 2–3sets
  • 8–12reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders, body in a straight line.
  2. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
  3. Lower your chest toward the floor, elbows about 45 degrees from your sides.
  4. Press the floor away to return to the top.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging toward the floor.
  • Elbows flaring straight out to the sides.
  • Stopping halfway down.
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