How to do a push-up

chest, shoulders, triceps

Muscles worked
chest, shoulders, triceps
Where
At home
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Hands slightly wider than your shoulders, body in one straight line from head to heels.
  2. Lower your chest slowly toward the floor, elbows angled back.
  3. Push back up. Beginners can do push-ups from the knees.
Common mistake

Sagging lower back or hips sticking up.

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