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Push-up: how to do it with good form

The push-up trains the chest, shoulders and triceps with body weight and can be done anywhere. It is easy to make easier or harder.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Hands slightly wider than your shoulders, body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Lower your chest towards the floor, elbows at about 45°.

  3. 3

    Go down until your chest is just above the floor.

  4. 4

    Press back up to straight arms.

Common mistakes

  • Sagging hips.
  • Only going halfway down.

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