Push-ups may not be winning any popularity contests, but they are an important foundational exercise. Push-ups develop strength in your chest, shoulders, triceps, and even your core (it's not easy holding that plank at the top of every rep!).
While they appear simple, there are a few things to remember to do a proper and effective push-up so that you're getting everything you can out of every rep – and doing it safely.
We've asked Coach Clarence to provide us with a step-by-step breakdown of how to do a push-up correctly. Once you've got each step down, try them out for yourself!
While they appear simple, there are a few things to remember to do a proper and effective push-up so that you're getting everything you can out of every rep – and doing it safely.
We've asked Coach Clarence to provide us with a step-by-step breakdown of how to do a push-up correctly. Once you've got each step down, try them out for yourself!
Step 1:
Place your hands directly beneath your shoulders and your feet hips distance apart.
Step 2:
Keep your core engaged. Don't let your hips dip or rise above your shoulders.
Step 3:
Keep your spine straight, lower your body until your chest nearly hits the floor.
Step 4:
When you hit your lowest depth, pause and then push straight up to resume the plank position.
Once you've mastered the traditional push-up, challenge yourself with other variations like an off-set push-up or tricep push-up. For Tempo athletes, find classes with chest and push-up focuses by choosing "Chest" in our muscle group class filter.
Interested in getting more step-by-step exercise breakdowns from our coaches? Let us know what you're looking for at community@tempo.fit. In the meantime, check-out our guide for a flawless lunge and burpee.
Interested in getting more step-by-step exercise breakdowns from our coaches? Let us know what you're looking for at community@tempo.fit. In the meantime, check-out our guide for a flawless lunge and burpee.
