How to Do a Push-Up:
- Start Position:
- Get on the floor with your hands placed a bit wider than your shoulders.
- Keep your feet together or slightly apart, balancing on your toes.
- Make sure your body is straight from head to heels.
- Lower Down:
- Tighten your stomach muscles.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body until your chest is close to the floor.
- Push Up:
- Push through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your body back to the start position.
- Keep your body straight the whole time.
Variations of Push-Ups:
- Knee Push-Ups: Do push-ups with your knees on the ground to make it easier.
- Incline Push-Ups: Put your hands on a higher surface (like a bench) to make it easier.
- Decline Push-Ups: Put your feet on a higher surface to make it harder.
- Wide-Grip Push-Ups: Place your hands wider apart to focus more on your chest.
- Diamond Push-Ups: Place your hands close together under your chest to work your triceps more.
Benefits of Push-Ups:
- Build Strength: Works many muscles, especially in the upper body.
- Core Workout: Helps strengthen your stomach muscles.
- No Equipment Needed: You can do them anywhere.
- Easy to Adjust: Change the difficulty to match your fitness level.
Tips for Good Form:
- Keep your body straight.
- Don’t let your hips sag or stick up.
- Tighten your stomach muscles.
- Move smoothly, not too fast or jerky.
Push-ups are a great way to get stronger and fit, and you can do them almost