{"id":19664,"date":"2024-07-17T01:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T01:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=17867"},"modified":"2024-07-18T18:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T18:20:19","slug":"how-to-do-push-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/how-to-do-push-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Doing Push-Ups Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-simple font-size: 15px\" style=\"font-size:2.5em\">D<\/span>o you know how to do push ups correctly? You may think it's a no-brainer, but when you actually learn the proper form and technique, you may be surprised!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Push-ups are excellent exercises for using in bodyweight workout plans, and although they are straightforward, it is important to keep a strict form to get the most out of them and to avoid injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They are amazingly adaptable and versatile, and can be done literally anywhere you have enough space to lay down. They work your chest, shoulders, and triceps, and can be used with different techniques, in beginner to advanced training programs.<\/p>\n<p>To protect your lower back, you should make sure you keep your belly button pulled back to engage your underlying core muscles and brace your abs while you perform the exercise. This will help you maintain a strong position with your spine in neutral alignment.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how to do push-ups properly, and check out the full video tutorial below to learn the fine-form points of the exercise.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Do Push-Ups: A Step-By-Step Guide<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list 1\"><li style=\"background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/39.png);\">\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Kneel down, set your hands on the floor just outside shoulder width apart, then move your feet back so you are resting on your tip-toes with your back in neutral alignment and your core tight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list 1\"><li style=\"background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/40.png);\">\n<ul>\n<li>Step 2: Breathing in, slowly lower your chest towards the ground by bending your arms to 90 degrees. Make sure you keep a flat position through your body and your core held tight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list 1\"><li style=\"background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/41.png);\">\n<ul>\n<li>Step 3: Breathing out, press yourself back up into the start position, pushing your shoulder blades and upper back upwards, still maintaining a straight line through your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list 1\"><li style=\"background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/42.png);\">\n<ul>\n<li>Step 4: Repeat for the prescribed number of reps, then slowly bring your knees forward to a resting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>To learn more exercises that you can use in your training, visit our complete exercise library on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCKvJ_vxZZoN5yeWBU2CVGcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project YouTube channel.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note border-color border-style\"  style=\"border-color:#e1deb3;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8cd;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\"><strong>Pro Tip 1:<\/strong> We recommend starting with 3 sets of 10-12 reps.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note border-color border-style\"  style=\"border-color:#e1deb3;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8cd;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\"><strong>Pro Tip 2:<\/strong> If you are just starting out, you can rest on your knees instead of your tip-toes for an easier alternative.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note border-color border-style\"  style=\"border-color:#e1deb3;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8cd;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\"><strong>Pro Tip 3:<\/strong> To learn more exercises that you can use in your training, visit our complete exercise library on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Fitfatherproject?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=how-to-do-push-ups&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project YouTube Channel<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cm7QUWIUMNw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  \n  <div class=\"bottom-box author-box-wrap auth4\">\n    <div class=\"author-info\">\n        \n    <div class=\"author-img\"><div class=\"a-thumb\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3781f709396cfe44111ae4cadbeab36e4340860b6b5f0ba7240e5cd65d014d8d?s=150&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3781f709396cfe44111ae4cadbeab36e4340860b6b5f0ba7240e5cd65d014d8d?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-150 photo' height='150' width='150' \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <div class=\"author-details\">\n        <h3>Stuart Carter, <span class=\"ajob\">Dip. PT, Precision&nbsp;Nutrition&nbsp;1 <br>C.O.O., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/\">The Fit Father Project<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n   <h3><\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Stuart gained his Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Medicine through Premier Global, back in 2001. In 2018, he completed his Level 1 Precision Nutrition qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career in Fitness, Stuart has trained hundreds of clients, worked in almost every position in the industry, and ran his own successful training studio.<\/p>\n<p>After a hiatus away from the Fitness industry, working in Corporate Management and Finance, Stuart returned to what he loves\u2026 Fitness! This return led to a chance meeting with Dr. Balduzzi, and a place in the Fit Father Project team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <!--<div class=\"author-nickname\"><strong><u>Brotherhood Nickname:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n            <!--<div class=\"author-rights\"><strong><u>Bragging Rights:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  <div class=\"sales-box-wrap\">\n     <h2>Here\u2019s How Busy Guys 40+ Are Building Age-Defying Muscle And Strength\u2026 Working Out Just 3 Hours Per Week...<\/h2>\n     <p>This proven <strong>\"Old School Muscle Program For Guys 40+\"<\/strong> combines the \u201cold school\u201d bodybuilding secrets with the \u201cnew school\u201d science\u2026 to produce muscle & strength building results fast.<\/p>\n\n     <p>Only for guys 40+ who want to build muscle.<\/p>\n     <p>If you're frustrated with stubborn belly fat, failed diets, and time-consuming workouts, this is the answer you\u2019ve been looking for\u2026<\/p>\n      \n      <div class=\"sales-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/products\/old-school-muscle-osm?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=how-to-do-push-ups&utm_content=OSM Banner&utm_campaign=osm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-school-muscle-sales-box.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sales-title\">\n          Old School Muscle (OSM) covers every aspect of building muscle for you as a guy 40+:\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <ul>\n          <li>Old School Muscle (OSM) covers every aspect of building muscle for you as a guy 40+:<\/li>\n\n          <li>The 9-Week Muscle Building Program \u2013 safe, joint-friendly exercises<\/li>\n\n          <li> VIP Accountability Coaching \u2013 our Fit Father Team will personally walk you to success, step-by-step.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      \n      \n      \n      <!--<a href=\"\/old-school-muscle-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">See the Old School Muscle (OSM) Program overview here. 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You\u2019ll discover how this proven program has helped thousands of guys 40+ pack onage-defying muscle and strength \u2013 the smart & sustainable way.&nbsp;\u00bb<\/a>\n      \n      \n      \n<\/div>\n  <!--<div class=\"sales-box-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sales-title\">If you\u2019re interested in a completely laid out \u201cdone-for-you\u201d muscle building program - designed especially for you as a busy man over 50\u2026<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sales-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/old-school-250cover.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"sales-content\">\n      <p>Then I\u2019d recommend you read the program overview letter for our <a href=\"\/old-school-muscle-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">Old School Muscle Program<\/a> (OSM).<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sales-list-title\">Inside OSM, you'll receive:<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>The simple & delicious Muscle Building Meal Plan<\/li>\n        <li>The awesome Old School Muscle workout plans<\/li>\n        <li>Full Muscle Gain supplement guide<\/li>\n        <li>Key accountability steps to help you through your journey<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <a href=\"\/old-school-muscle-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">Read the Old School Muscle Program overview letter here to see how our plan can help you gain lean, solid muscle and keep you training safely and effectively... whatever your age!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>-->\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please know that weight loss results and health changes\/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice &#8211; simply very well-researched info on how to do push-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:none;\" class=\"postcatlist\"><a href='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/tag\/fitness\/'><span>fitness<\/span><\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/tag\/tutorials\/'><span>Tutorials<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Are you doing push-ups wrong? Want to know how to do push-ups safely and correctly? 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