How to Do a Perfect Push-up

A push up is a simple exercise that requires only a floor. Push ups workout your chest, abs, and triceps. If they are done correctly, your results will be outstanding. There are many different types of push ups. This article is about doing a standard push up.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a floor

1. Lie down on the floor with your backside up. Place your hands on the ground an inch away from each side of your body. They should be in line with your chest. Pick your knees and chest off of the floor and bring the weight onto your toes. This is the "down" push-up position.

2. Check yourself to make sure everything is set up correctly. Slowly use your arms to push your body off of the floor. Keep going up until your arms are completely straight. This is the "up" push-up position.

3. To do a push-up, move from the "down" to the "up" push-up positions. One push-up is going up and down one time. While doing a push-up, you should feel your abs tighten.

Tips & Warnings

• Do push-ups slowly for a more strengthening workout.
• If your wrist began to hurt, stop doing push-ups and ice them.

[sinceyouasked]

on 9/10/2009 Great instructions for how to do a push up correctly. 5*

[dorigillman]

on 8/24/2009 wish i could dothem i have to do the half push up or whatever it is called!

[eemie]

on 8/24/2009 I do a lot of exercising and I must say the push-ups are the hardest for me, I can do ten before my arms collapse, thanks for the article on how to do a perfect push-up! 5*s!

[wineglass]

on 8/15/2009 recommede 5 stars great article good to know I am doing it correctly I actively work out . Thanks, Kathy

[movielover]

on 8/11/2009 Form is always important :) Great article!