How to perform Bodyweight Push Up with proper form
Starting Position
- Hands: Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the floor.
- Feet: Keep your feet together or slightly apart, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.
- Body: Engage your core and keep your body straight.
Movement
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Lowering Phase:
- Bend your elbows to lower your body towards the ground.
- Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle, pointing back, not flaring out.
- Lower until your chest nearly touches the floor.
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Raising Phase:
- Press through your palms to push your body back up to the starting position.
- Maintain a straight back and tight core throughout the movement.
Key Points
- Keep your head neutral, looking slightly ahead, not straight down.
- Avoid sagging your hips or raising your buttocks.
- Ensure full range of motion for optimal effectiveness.
Exercises
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Shoulders, Chest
Synergist: Back
Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Wide Grip, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Wide Grip, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Cable Crossover, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders
Chest Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Triceps
Chest Fly, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Chest Fly, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Chest Fly, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Chest Fly, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Chest Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Chest Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Shoulders
Decline Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Decline Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Incline Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps