How To Do A Push Up?

Start in a plank position with your hands on the floor under your shoulders

Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels

Point your toes into the floor and engage your core and glutes

Spread your fingers and press through your palms

Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows

Keep your elbows close to your body

Stop when your chest is close to the floor without losing alignment

Push the floor away to raise your body back to the start position

Keep your shoulders level and avoid sagging or piking hips

Repeat for your desired number of reps

To modify, do the push-up from your knees while maintaining a straight line from shoulders to knees

To progress, elevate your feet or use a slower tempo

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