Push-Up Demo | CrossFit Invictus Gymnastics

Invictus Athlete gymnastics coach Travis Ewart demonstrates Push-ups. Body positioning should be hollow-chest at the top of the push-up and flatten out enabling the chest to touch the floor at the bottom of the push-up then return to a hollow check position at the top. The forearm should remain vertical, keeping the elbow above the hand and tight next to the ribs throughout the exercise. At the bottom of the push-up the elbows should be slightly higher than the mid back.

If the push-up is too difficult to do with proper body positioning then lessen the difficulty by placing your hands on an elevated surface approximately waist-high. Continue to adjust the height until an appropriate level of difficulty is achieved without sacrificing form.