Push-Up starting positionPush-Up end position

Form guide

How to Do Push-Up

The king of bodyweight upper-body moves for chest, shoulders and triceps.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Chest
Triceps
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. 1Start in a high plank with hands slightly wider than shoulders.
  2. 2Lower your chest toward the floor, elbows at about 45 degrees.
  3. 3Press back up, keeping your body in a straight line.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging toward the floor.
  • Elbows flaring straight out to the sides.

Alternatives