Push-up
Pectoralis Major
Anterior Deltoid
Triceps Brachii
Core
Bodyweight
Setup
Start in a high plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than your shoulders, fingers pointing forward. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.
How to perform
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them relatively close to your sides.
- Continue until your chest is just above the floor.
- Press through your hands to push your body back up to the starting position.
Form cues
- Maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement.
- Engage your core and glutes to prevent your hips from sagging.
- Keep your neck in a neutral position by looking at the floor slightly in front of you.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag or rise too high.
- Flaring the elbows out to the sides.
- Not using a full range of motion.
- Allowing the head to drop or look too far forward.