Push-Ups are one of the most performed upper body strength exercises on the gym floor. Unfortunately, this foundational exercise is also one that most people get wrong in their exercise program. And hey, that’s understandable. It’s easy to think we don’t need to pay the same attention...
Learn how to do a push-up with proper form and try push-up variations for several levels of difficulty. Follow our step-by-step instructions and tips.
Start in a high plank position with hands on the edge of a bench, step, or couch, shoulders over wrists, and core, glutes, and legs engaged. Bend elbows to lower body toward the bench in one straight line. Keeping core engaged and hips in line with the rest of the body, push back...
Because pushups are so difficult and recruit so many muscles, they are easy to do wrong. The most common mistake I see people make is letting their hips sag and lower backs arch. The move is meant to be done in aplank position, with your body in a straight line. Sagging at the hips...
Do proper push-ups with perfect form by following this guide and video! Learn push-up basics, how to progress, and the benefits of push-ups.
How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups, and the modifications to make push-ups easier or harder.
Like most things in life, practice makes perfect when it comes to push-ups. “If the push-up is something you struggle with, start with the modified versions and do them consistently until you noticed improved strength with good form,” suggests Liles. “If you can incorporate strength traini...
In theory, push-ups seem simple enough – lower your body to the ground, then push it back up. Easy! But we all know that’s far from the truth. Especially if you’re not naturally blessed with the strength to dostrict-form push-ups, it can seem nearly impossible to do this move ...
Some of these push-up modifications will help you work up to completing standard push-ups properly; others will make a standard push-up even more challenging.
In theory, push-ups seem simple enough – lower your body to the ground, then push it back up. Easy! But we all know that’s far from the truth. Especially if you’re not naturally blessed with the strength to dostrict-form push-ups, it can seem nearly impossible to do this move ...