Floor push-up

In a floor push-up your hands stay planted while your chest moves between them. Watch your belt line from the side: it should rise with your shoulders on every rep.

Level

Basic

Equipment

No equipment

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Spread your fingers on the floor just outside shoulder width. Step back onto your toes and tighten your thighs.
2. Lower your chest between your hands, then push the floor away until your arms straighten.

Common mistakes

• If your chest lifts while your hips stay low, finish the set or raise your hands onto a bench.