This week: How to do a perfect... press-up
DON’T: "A lot of people make the mistake of dropping their noses to the floor, rather than the chest," says Lara Milward, a London-based fitness coach.
"This often happens when people start at a level that’s too hard for them, so they lack the physical strength in their chest and arms to take their weight."
DO: Start by lying on the floor on your front, hands under your shoulders and legs extended behind you. Curl the balls of your feet on to the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.
Push up by straightening your arms and keeping your torso strong. Straighten your arms, but don’t fully lock the elbows. Keep your head in line with your body.
Lower yourself back down by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked towards your body. Lead with your chest, not your face. If you can’t do a full press-up, try with your knees on the floor.
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