Push-up (Stability ball)
Push-up demonstration
Watch the demo so setup and tempo are clear before you follow the step-by-step cues.
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Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Push-up
Work through the cues in order so setup, bracing, and reps stay consistent before you add load.
- Engage your core and keep your back flat, ensuring your body forms a straight line from the top of your head to your heels.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keep them close to your body.
- Push your body up back to the starting position by straightening your arms, while maintaining the straight line of your body.
- Repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions, making sure to keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line throughout the movement.
Tips for Performing Push-up
Form reminders that keep range of motion and control in check once the basic pattern feels stable.
- Engage Your Core: One common mistake is not engaging the core during a push-up. A strong, engaged core helps keep your body rigid and straight, which is the optimal form for a push-up. To engage your core, tighten your abdominal muscles as if you were about to be punched in the stomach.
- Controlled Movements: Avoid rushing through the push-up. Lower your body in a controlled manner until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push yourself back up with the same controlled force. This will maximize muscle engagement and minimize the risk of injury.
- Keep Your Head Neutral: Avoid straining your neck by looking too far up or down. Your gaze should
Can beginners do the Push-up?
A short framing note on whether this pattern suits newer lifters before you load it heavily.
Yes, beginners can definitely do the push-up exercise. However, it might be challenging at first, especially if they have not built up their upper body strength yet. Beginners can start with modified versions of the push-up, such as knee push-ups or wall push-ups, before progressing to the standard push-up. It's important to focus on maintaining proper form to avoid injury and get the most benefit from the exercise.
What are common variations of the Push-up?
Compare these progressions when the main pattern is solid or you need a different stimulus with similar equipment.
- Decline Push-up: This is the opposite of the incline push-up, with your feet elevated on a platform, increasing the body weight you're lifting and making the exercise more challenging.
- Diamond Push-up: For this variation, place your hands close together under your chest, forming a diamond shape with your fingers, which targets the triceps more intensely.
- Wide Grip Push-up: This variation involves placing your hands wider than shoulder-width apart, which focuses more on the chest muscles.
- Spiderman Push-up: This advanced variation involves bringing one knee up to the elbow on the same side as you lower your body, which engages the oblique muscles and increases the difficulty.



