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bodyweight · beginner

Push-Up

Primary muscles
chest, triceps
Secondary
shoulders, core
Equipment
Bodyweight

Coaching cues

  • Hands under shoulders, body one straight line.
  • Elbows track back around 45 degrees.
  • Chest to the floor, then press.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging or piking.
  • Flared elbows at 90.