Keep your feet hip-width apart, engage your core, and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.
Begin to lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Continue to lower yourself until your chest or chin touch the floor, or as close as you can get.
Push your body up returning to the high plank position, maintaining the straight line and not letting your back sag. This completes one push-up.
Pro Tip
Hand Position: Another common mistake is incorrect hand positioning. Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and in line with your shoulders or slightly below. They should not be too far forward or too far back, as this can strain your shoulders and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Full Range of Motion: To get the most out of the exercise, make sure to use a full range of motion. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor and then push back up to the starting position. Avoid doing half push-ups (not going all the way down or all the way up), as this reduces the effectiveness of the exercise and could