How To Do A Press Up Properly?

Place your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width

Keep your fingers spread and point them forward

Extend your legs back and balance on your toes

Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels

Tighten your core and glutes

Keep your neck neutral and look slightly ahead of your hands

Lower your body by bending your elbows

Keep your elbows at about a 30 to 45 degree angle from your body

Lower until your chest is close to the floor

Push through your hands to return to the starting position

Keep your hips from sagging or rising

Breathe in as you lower down

Breathe out as you push up

Repeat with controlled movement

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