Movement library · Strength

Push-up

Upper body strength you can train anywhere, and one of the tests in your Movement Age.

ChestTricepsShouldersLevel 2 · buildingNo equipment
Start here3 sets of 6 to 12 reps0 to 2 reps left in the tank

Adds it to your 1% Club log.

Form cues

Three things to think about on every rep.

  1. Hands a little wider than your shoulders, body in one straight line from head to heels.
  2. Lower your chest toward the floor with your elbows angled back, not flared out.
  3. Press the floor away until your arms are straight, hips staying in line.

Common mistakes

If you see these, slow down and reset.

Make it fit you

Easier

Incline push-up: hands on a counter, sturdy table or wall. The higher your hands, the easier it gets.

Harder

Slow push-up: 3 seconds down, a short pause just above the floor, then press up.

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