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Push-Up

The foundational bodyweight exercise, available anywhere, any time.

ChestTricepsCoreNo equipment

How to perform

  1. 1.Body forms a straight line from head to heels
  2. 2.Lower the chest to the floor with elbows at ~45 degrees to the body
  3. 3.Full arm extension at the top without sagging the lower back

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging
  • Partial range of motion

Tips

  • Scale difficulty with body angle — hands on a wall is easier, feet elevated is harder

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