Pushups are the staple of chest workouts. They also work your shoulders and triceps. Pushups are great because they can be done anywhere, at any time — so there’s no excuse for not being able to get to the gym or not having a set of weights.
To do a proper pushup, start with your chest on the floor and your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Keeping your entire body straight and in line, push yourself off of the floor all the way up until your elbows lock. Try to keep your elbows at your sides at all times – don’t let them flare out. Lower yourself back down to the starting position, keeping your back and body straight. Never arch your back, or curve your spine outward.
Pushups are best done in long sets to failure. Do as many pushups as you can during each set, resting for about two minutes in between sets. As you get stronger, add more sets, doing as many as you can in each set.
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