Push-up

Starting position

• Hands slightly wider than shoulder width, fingers pointing forward.
• Body in a line from head to heels, abs and glutes tight.

Execution

• Lower the chest to just above the floor, elbows about 45° from the body.
• Push up powerfully without losing the body line.
• Easier: on your knees or with hands elevated.

Common mistakes

• Letting the hips sag or pushing the glutes up.
• Doing only half the movement.
• Craning the head forward instead of keeping it in line with the spine.