Are You Doing Push-Ups Wrong?

Stuart Carter, Dip. PT, Precision Nutrition 1
C.O.O., The Fit Father Project

Stuart Carter, Dip. PT, Precision Nutrition 1
C.O.O., The Fit Father Project

How to do push ups
Do you know how to do push ups correctly? You may think it's a no-brainer, but when you actually learn the proper form and technique, you may be surprised!

Push-ups are excellent exercises for using in bodyweight workout plans, and although they are straightforward, it is important to keep a strict form to get the most out of them and to avoid injury.

They are amazingly adaptable and versatile, and can be done literally anywhere you have enough space to lay down. They work your chest, shoulders, and triceps, and can be used with different techniques, in beginner to advanced training programs.

To protect your lower back, you should make sure you keep your belly button pulled back to engage your underlying core muscles and brace your abs while you perform the exercise. This will help you maintain a strong position with your spine in neutral alignment.

Here's how to do push-ups properly, and check out the full video tutorial below to learn the fine-form points of the exercise.

How To Do Push-Ups: A Step-By-Step Guide

    • Step 1: Kneel down, set your hands on the floor just outside shoulder width apart, then move your feet back so you are resting on your tip-toes with your back in neutral alignment and your core tight.
    • Step 2: Breathing in, slowly lower your chest towards the ground by bending your arms to 90 degrees. Make sure you keep a flat position through your body and your core held tight.
    • Step 3: Breathing out, press yourself back up into the start position, pushing your shoulder blades and upper back upwards, still maintaining a straight line through your body.
    • Step 4: Repeat for the prescribed number of reps, then slowly bring your knees forward to a resting position.

To learn more exercises that you can use in your training, visit our complete exercise library on the Fit Father Project YouTube channel.

Pro Tip 1: We recommend starting with 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

Pro Tip 2: If you are just starting out, you can rest on your knees instead of your tip-toes for an easier alternative.

Pro Tip 3: To learn more exercises that you can use in your training, visit our complete exercise library on the Fit Father Project YouTube Channel.

Stuart Carter, Dip. PT, Precision Nutrition 1
C.O.O., The Fit Father Project

Stuart gained his Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Medicine through Premier Global, back in 2001. In 2018, he completed his Level 1 Precision Nutrition qualification.

Throughout his career in Fitness, Stuart has trained hundreds of clients, worked in almost every position in the industry, and ran his own successful training studio.

After a hiatus away from the Fitness industry, working in Corporate Management and Finance, Stuart returned to what he loves… Fitness! This return led to a chance meeting with Dr. Balduzzi, and a place in the Fit Father Project team.

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