How to do it
Breathe out steadily as you push up from the floor.
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Begin in a push-up position with your hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Engage your core and keep your body straight from head to heels.
- 3
Lower your body to the floor by bending your elbows out to the sides.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your hands wider than shoulder-width to target the outer chest effectively, and avoid sagging your hips to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head below the body line
- ✕Bouncing the chest off the floor
- ✕Letting the elbows collapse inward