Push-Up
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- MusclesArms, Chest, Core, Shoulders
- EquipmentBodyweight
- LevelBeginner
How to do it
- Place your hands on the floor slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Step your feet back so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the floor, elbows about 45° from your body.
- Push the floor away to return to the top.
Coaching tips
- Too hard? Use the incline push-up first.
- Keep your neck neutral — look at the floor just ahead of your hands.
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging toward the floor.
- Elbows flaring straight out to the sides.
- Half reps that stop well above the floor.
Want a plan built around exercises like this?
Coach Maxim will check your form, set your weights and build a program for your goals.
Book a free consultationStop if you feel sharp pain. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise.
