Pushups

Technique

Start laying face down, place hands 3-4 hand-widths out from sides and knees or toes in ground. Tighten every muscle in your body and press your body off the ground using mainly chest muscles. Lower slowly. Keep body straight the entire movement, abs tight.

Tips

Do one pushup and go all the way down to ground and then repeat. Focus on control and technique to build strength quickly.

Alternatives

Place thighs and knees in ground for more support.

More info

Works mainly triceps, chest muscles and core.

Video

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Pushups.

This exercise is 1 of 36 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Trim & Tone.