How to do a push-up

• Place your hands shoulder width apart on the floor

• Keep your back straight

• Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor

• Pause, then push yourself back up

• Repeat

• Place your hands shoulder width apart on the floor

• Keep your back straight and cross over your knees

• Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor

• Pause, then push yourself back up

• Repeat

• Stand against the wall with your feet shoulder width apart

• Keep a sensible distance away from the wall and ensure you have good grip on your shoes

• Keep your back straight

• Place your hands shoulder width apart on the wall

• Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the wall

• Pause, then push yourself back up

• Repeat

Chest presses can help you build strength toward your push-up.

• Lay down with your back straight on the floor

• Keep your feet flat and knees bent

• Place your hands shoulder width apart

• Using dumbbells or water bottles, press upwards

• Pause, then push back down

• Repeat

Shoulder presses can help you build strength toward your push-up.

• Sit on a chair with your back straight

• Keep your feet flat on the floor

• Place your hands shoulder width apart

• Using dumbbells or water bottles, press upwards

• Pause, then push back down

• Repeat

Triceps dip can help you build strength toward your push-up.

• Use a stable object like a chair

• Place your hands shoulder width apart on the edge of the chair

• Crouch down in front of the chair

• Keep your back straight

• Lower your body towards the floor

• Pause, then push yourself back up

• Repeat