3 Push-Up Mistakes Killing Your Gains

Most people think push-ups are simple but mess up three critical details that kill their

gains. First, your hands need to be directly under your shoulders,

not wider. This protects your rotator cuffs and maximizes chest activation.

Second, keep your elbows at a forty-five degree angle as you lower down,

not flared out like chicken wings. This engages your triceps properly and prevents shoulder

pain. Third, your body should form a straight plank from head

to heels. No sagging hips or raised butts. Squeeze your core like someone's about

to punch your stomach. Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the ground, then push back up