Chest · Beginner

Push Up

A bodyweight staple for chest, shoulders, triceps and trunk control.

How to perform it

1. 1Set the hands slightly wider than the shoulders under the chest.
2. 2Brace the trunk and squeeze the glutes so the body forms one line.
3. 3Lower until the chest is just above the floor with the elbows at forty five degrees.
4. 4Press back up and finish with the shoulder blades spread.

Coaching notes

• Elevate the hands on a bench to reduce difficulty.
• Add a slow lowering tempo before adding load.