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The perfect push-up: a step-by-step tutorial
Master one of the best upper-body exercises you can do anywhere.
2 min read · Oct 11, 2026 · Alonia Bekele
Set-up
Place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs so your body forms a straight line.
The movement
- Lower your chest towards the floor with elbows at roughly 45°.
- Pause just above the floor.
- Push the floor away until your arms are straight.
Too hard? Too easy?
Elevate your hands on a bench to make it easier, or elevate your feet to make it harder.