Place hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width
Extend legs straight back with feet together or hip-width apart
Keep body in a straight line from head to heels
Brace your core and glutes
Keep neck neutral with eyes looking slightly ahead of your hands
Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows
Keep elbows at about a 30 to 45 degree angle from your body
Lower until your chest is close to the floor or as far as you can control
Press through your palms to straighten your arms
Keep your body rigid throughout the movement
Breathe in as you lower
Breathe out as you push up
Repeat with controlled motion