Pushups

A basic upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders by performing a plank and lowering the body to the ground before pushing back up.

Instructions

• Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
• Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
• Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor.
• Pause, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
• Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body throughout the movement.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Letting the hips sag or pike, rather than keeping a straight line from head to heels.
• Flared elbows rather than keeping them at a 45-degree angle to the body.
• Not lowering down enough or not extending fully back up.

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