Crank Out the Perfect Push-Up
Categories: Fitness
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In a nutshell: Hands should be placed just outside the shoulders, feet hip-width apart (don't overestimate the size of your hips!), body should be perfectly in line from head to heels (think of your body as a plank of wood), tuck in your chin, eyes forward and then make sure your arms are straight at the top of your push-up (soft elbows) and your elbows are at 90 degrees at the bottom of your push-up -- for a full-range one, go all the way to the floor.
There's more -- like tips for speed and breathing, not to mention some pretty challenging push-up options too.
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