Form cues
- Keep body straight
- Engage core
- Elbows 45 degrees
- Lower under control
Exercise
Push-Up
Chest, body weight
A bodyweight exercise performed in a prone position, targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Target: pectorals. Also works: triceps, anterior deltoids, core.
Steps
- Begin in a plank with hands under shoulders.
- Engage core and glutes.
- Lower chest toward floor, elbows at 45 degrees.
- Pause briefly when close to ground.
- Press back up to plank position.
Common mistakes
- Letting hips sag
- Flaring elbows too wide
- Incomplete range of motion
Breathing
Inhale as you lower, exhale as you push up.
In the app, search for Push-Up and add it to a workout.