NEVER Do Push Ups Like This - Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes

Never Do Push Ups Like This - Avoid These 4 Mistakes

While push ups are a basic bodyweight move, I think they are one we often take for granted.

And all too often we do a more advanced variation than we’ve actually earned.

That’s why today I want to share 4 common form mistakes I see and how to correct them!

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Mistake #1: Letting Your Elbows Flare Out
02:21 Mistake #2: Rocking Out On Your Hands
03:43 Mistake #3: Jutting Your Head Forward
04:57 Mistake #4: Turning the Push Up Into The Worm

[devilundercover]

I love how you always break things down with visuals along with your voice overs. Thank you. You’re one of the best channels out there.

[TheYoda]

i did 30 years in the US Army and after watching this, i realize that i’ve been doing my push-ups incorrectly which explains the perpetual shoulder pain i experience... thanx for this vlog...

[Kotabearpants]

I've never been able to do push-ups without having intense wrist pain afterward. It wasn't until I watched your video that I realized that I've been doing push-ups wrong my whole life. Thank you so much for sharing this information with the world!

[BeeBeeMacGee]

100% thank you. I have ‘golfers elbow’ and thought pushups were impossible to do since it hurts my elbow like a rubber band is going to snap. But when you said to keep your hands flat and don’t rock out (a previous video), I noticed I did that. I corrected it yesterday and experienced zero pain in my elbow.
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[wendileikeanu]

Thank you for this video, Im a 63 year old woman, wife, mother and gmothet i have been looking for a video to show how to do pushups, your video description for proper position and improper push up position is exellent, I saw my self as watching this video how my position was not good and this affected my back, neck, and wrist.

[michelelandry]

Such a good, concise video. Wish everyone would make 'em like this. TO THE POINT with visuals and voiceover together. Thank you!

[mamag.]

No one has EVER been this detailed it absolutely appreciated and needed, finally someone recorded from above to ACTUALLY see what our hand placement should be. I get so frustrated with not having the security in my form to FOCUS on the execution of the move and normally just uncomfortable and to weak to lift.

[chiara.]

The vision of your gourgeous back with scap protraction and retraction is really helpful and motivating 🙏🏻😊

[stevetwids]

I’ve watched loads of videos on press-up form. I’m 51 and do reps of 40-30-20-10 for a neat 100. Seems to be keeping an older man in ok shape, but this video was very informative re form, far better than the usual 20yr old lads trying to make out how smashing they are. Thanks for the video. I’ve subscribed. Good luck for future 😁

[geofftheriddler]

The heel move was a real surprise benefit for me - made quite a difference. Thx

[DavidWilliams-juln]

Thank you! My shoulder has been hurting recently. Now, I know why. And, I have been doing push ups a long time. Very educational.

[Pugetwitch]

I wasn't able to do a push-up for the past 20 years. I knew that I had my form correct when everything hurt like hell for the first time! 🤣 happily to say after a few days of of planking and 45° back extensions, I was able to bust out ten by the end of that first week.🏆💯 now (3 months later) I can crank out at least 30, but it still hurts like hell! hopefully by next year I can be at 100.

[lolojen]

Wow! This is super helpful because I’ve totally developed some crazy head things mentioned here! Thank you!!

[JEANBRUCEnocturbulous]

you are the best at explaining moovements ! I have been spending 30 years doing wrong movements.

[krishnakuya]

I wish to train under you someday. The way you point out the mistakes is superb

[akousticbuddha]

Ma'am you are a brilliant teacher. I hope your channel becomes insanely successful. Thank you!

[ellenmaryrousseau]

You're so insightful with your tips!!! Love that you stress body position. Modification is a great way to move forward....

[elijahramirez]

Very useful video! There are so many people who think they can do a pushup well but they're only damaging their bodies. Thank you for your expertise, Cori!

[kevinclapson]

Just started working out again and immediately see myself making two of these mistakes. Great video

[smiller]

Great breakdown of the push-up! Love the "arrow" as an example and eye focus a little above forehead. Tiny tweaks and make such a difference in results.