Watching someone do a push-up makes it seem real hard, but it doesn't have to be. Read these tips before you attempt one and with a little practice, you'll be swift in no time.
1. Don't Rush - Yes, it does matter how many push-ups you can get through, but not when you're doing them in the wrong motion.
2. One Straight Line - Make sure your legs, hips, neck and head are in one straight line. Slowly, but gradually lift them off the floor and come back down in the exact same position. If you can't go all the way up and come back down then try one of the variations to see which one you can follow to the T.
3. Lift Those Hips - Weight distribution changes with difference in the angle of your body so don't let your hips loose. Keep them tight and aligned with your neck and feet. Any kind of weight distribution can hamper with the kind of resistance you're trying to build. When your shoulders are aligned with your feet, your arms are working more than your feet. And when your body assumes an upward slant (moving up from your feet), you lower body is building more resistance.
4. Watch Those Hands - A 2005 study suggests that placing your hands wider than the shoulder width and in line with the shoulder may be an optimum efficient hand position for push-up performance. This wide position would also result in less fatigue or exhaustion.
5. Don't Lift the Shoulders - While lifting your body off the ground make sure you aren't lifting your shoulders but are only moving your shoulder blades backwards.
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