Push Ups Show Video Show All Exercises     Kneel down and place hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Keeping legs straight, push body up. Keep abs tight and back straight. Keep arms extended and in line with the chest. Shoulders can be slightly squeezed together (retracted). Throughout motion, shoulders form 90 degree angle to body. In a controlled motion, start lowering body until upper arms are approximately parallel to floor. Elbows must remain over hands. While maintaining the controlled motion, push body up to starting position without locking out elbows. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition. Here are a few suggested alternative exercises: Ball Band Chest Press Ball Dumbbell Chest Flys Ball Dumbbell Chest Press Ball Dumbbell Pullover Ball Incline Dumbbell Fly Ball Incline Dumbbell Press Ball Push Ups Band Chest Press Band Decline Chest Press Band Incline Chest Press Bench Press - Barbell Bench Press - Hammer Strength Cable Crossover Cable Pullover Chest Press - Hammer Strength Chest Press - Machine Decline Bench Press - Barbell Decline Dumbbell Fly Decline Dumbbell Press Flat Dumbbell Fly Flat Dumbbell Press Incline Dumbbell Fly Incline Dumbbell Press