NEVER Do Push Ups Like This - Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes

Never Do Push Ups Like This - Avoid These 4 Mistakes
While push ups are a basic bodyweight move, I think they are one we often take for granted.
And all too often we do a more advanced variation than we’ve actually earned.
That’s why today I want to share 4 common form mistakes I see and how to correct them!
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Mistake #1: Letting Your Elbows Flare Out
02:21 Mistake #2: Rocking Out On Your Hands
03:43 Mistake #3: Jutting Your Head Forward
04:57 Mistake #4: Turning the Push Up Into The Worm

[@TheYoda454]

i did 30 years in the US Army and after watching this, i realize that i’ve been doing my push-ups incorrectly which explains the perpetual shoulder pain i experience... thanx for this vlog...

[@InnerEagle]

Imagine seeing this 30 yrs ago! that would have helped!

[@kapri5095]

Yeah I’ve also seen military people doing exercises incorrectly and that’s been pretty often than I initially thought it would be.

[@JAMILABISMILAH]

@@InnerEagle yeah

[@devilundercover]

I love how you always break things down with visuals along with your voice overs. Thank you. You’re one of the best channels out there.

[@Kotabearpants]

I've never been able to do push-ups without having intense wrist pain afterward. It wasn't until I watched your video that I realized that I've been doing push-ups wrong my whole life. Thank you so much for sharing this information with the world!

[@wendileikeanu2510]

Thank you for this video, Im a 63 year old woman, wife, mother and gmothet i have been looking for a video to show how to do pushups, your video description for proper position and improper push up position is exellent, I saw my self as watching this video how my position was not good and this affected my back, neck, and wrist.

[@wendileikeanu2510]

Sorry grandmother

[@wendileikeanu2510]

Sorry grandmother, I have been seriously exercising for the last three months, this video will help me to effectively do pushup correctly

[@michelelandry6739]

Such a good, concise video. Wish everyone would make 'em like this. TO THE POINT with visuals and voiceover together. Thank you!

[@BeeBeeMacGee]

100% thank you. I have ‘golfers elbow’ and thought pushups were impossible to do since it hurts my elbow like a rubber band is going to snap. But when you said to keep your hands flat and don’t rock out (a previous video), I noticed I did that. I corrected it yesterday and experienced zero pain in my elbow. 👍

[@mamag.5408]

No one has EVER been this detailed it absolutely appreciated and needed, finally someone recorded from above to ACTUALLY see what our hand placement should be. I get so frustrated with not having the security in my form to FOCUS on the execution of the move and normally just uncomfortable and to weak to lift.

[@chiara.75]

The vision of your gourgeous back with scap protraction and retraction is really helpful and motivating 🙏🏻😊

[@TheWeardale1]

tell me about it..

[@jgullave16]

Check

[@titianarasputin]

found the simp thread

[@geofftheriddler]

The heel move was a real surprise benefit for me - made quite a difference. Thx

[@stevetwids709]

I’ve watched loads of videos on press-up form. I’m 51 and do reps of 40-30-20-10 for a neat 100. Seems to be keeping an older man in ok shape, but this video was very informative re form, far better than the usual 20yr old lads trying to make out how smashing they are. Thanks for the video. I’ve subscribed. Good luck for future 😁

[@DavidWilliams-ju2ln]

Thank you! My shoulder has been hurting recently. Now, I know why. And, I have been doing push ups a long time. Very educational.

[@krishnakuya]

I wish to train under you someday. The way you point out the mistakes is superb

[@lolojen794]

Wow! This is super helpful because I’ve totally developed some crazy head things mentioned here! Thank you!!

[@JEANBRUCEnocturbulous]

you are the best at explaining moovements ! I have been spending 30 years doing wrong movements.

[@ellenmaryrousseau8565]

You're so insightful with your tips!!! Love that you stress body position. Modification is a great way to move forward....

[@akousticbuddha]

Ma'am you are a brilliant teacher. I hope your channel becomes insanely successful. Thank you!

[@kevinclapson]

Just started working out again and immediately see myself making two of these mistakes. Great video

[@brankojagodic7308]

#5.cervical spine extension #6.excessive adduction or abduction #7.flexion in the hip and knee #8.too wide foot posture #9.head and neck protraction

[@bsftfet]

You always do a great job of explaining technique, reasons, and show good performance (video quality)

[@elijahramirez2017]

Very useful video! There are so many people who think they can do a pushup well but they're only damaging their bodies. Thank you for your expertise, Cori!

[@gsica2097]

Fantastic way to explain how to do push-ups properly. Many thanks

[@smiller183]

Great breakdown of the push-up! Love the "arrow" as an example and eye focus a little above forehead. Tiny tweaks and make such a difference in results.

[@Pugetwitch]

I wasn't able to do a push-up for the past 20 years. I knew that I had my form correct when everything hurt like hell for the first time! 🤣 happily to say after a few days of of planking and 45° back extensions, I was able to bust out ten by the end of that first week.🏆💯 now (3 months later) I can crank out at least 30, but it still hurts like hell! hopefully by next year I can be at 100.

[@dogdad50]

You may need to be working on other shoulder muscles. Suggest you see a trainer or physical therapist

[@traceylennon1204]

Regress the movement to progress the movement... Brilliant!!

[@gwarlow]

Pushing the "Like" icon is so easy. Try it everyone! Thanks for a wonderfully instructive video on a basic exercise often performed incorrectly. Cheers!

[@goatbloat8233]

I worked up on some pushup challenge until could do 3 sets of 100. Then about 3-4 months after the challenge (with daily pushups) my shoulders got an injury. I changed my form and I can do less but I am less interested in the count now. This all seems like great advice. I was doing the T-form she said at the beginning of the video. It took about 6-7 months but inevitably I got an injury.

[@ZFlyingVLover]

If you have shoulder problems/injury you can do a pushup if you try to keep your elbows close to your body. That helped me alot after I injured my shoulder and had to rehab it by hanging and doing these types of pushups

[@gregdileo5358]

I am curious as to what your background is as far as your study goes. Your explanations are the best I have ever heard, you are super clear, detailed, and concise. Did you go to school for this or was it just a passion that you went after and mastered. Great job, I've added a couple of your videos in my physical education classes. Thank you for your great work.

[@edsonwilliams7009]

Very informative the plyometric Step up helped me a great deal too

[@riahyunindawati2673]

Thanks for the video. It really help to improve my push up form.

[@mattb6539]

Thank you very much! The first tip is exactly what I needed. I wish I had known this years ago haha. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@sun.2801]

Some of the best tips I’ve heard on proper push up form! Thank you!

[@lordamarant]

i think this is the best explanation on how perform a propre push-up

[@spsingletary3821]

Great analogy regarding thinking about your arms making an arrow shape. I had not considered that. I'm pretty good with the basic form but lose it when I'm doing advanced moves.

[@johnd5805]

Love the thumbnail. Needed this instruction being I'm restarting a pushup program.

[@stephanieowens361]

Arrow shape ❤️ thank you!! I never know if my arms are out too far or in too far, the arrow is great!

[@abeespalm]

You're videos are so inspiring to correct myself and try again.

[@MyFavoriteFWord]

Yup! all of the mistakes listed here I have made... Why is it so hard to get this right!?

[@RichRedman]

I've been doing pushups since I was in the Army over 30 years ago, and I learned useful things from this video. Thank you.

[@DRFelGood]

Thank you for sharing this Epic Advice ❤️ Have a Fabulous week ahead 🦋

[@sebastiandk9575]

Awesome video! I often have problems doing a basic push up so it's really helpful that you made this

[@oralkerr5790]

Love all the pointers. Well done

[@blackcatrichie]

Did thousands of push ups during army days... starting again and appreciate your detailed videos

[@4kthecat]

Good tips. Just getting back into body strengthening work after a bad elbow. Like the paper suggestions

[@beck-tn9gl]

Best instructional video of how to do a proper Push-up. Thank you!

[@EdwardLindon]

This video is superb. I love everything about it. The visuals are perfect and the instruction is clear, concise and on point. I also really appreciate the lack of macho nonsense and "humour" that you find on other channels...

[@SuperPunchahoe]

Thank you so much for this! Also, I love your podcast! I appreciate you and the information on your channel so much :)

[@georgeanastasopoulos5865]

I like this training video! Many important, helpful tips, and productive advice on the push-up.

[@ronaldbaglien3457]

Excellent set of cues and good advice!

[@daudnordin6271]

The dog is sssoooo cute. Just putting it out there! :)

[@MadderPrinciple]

Excellent video and important given how essential push ups are as part of a general fitness/strength regime!

[@goluherenj6953]

Very detailed video Cori. I realised that I had been rocking my hands a bit. Is this the reason why I don't feel much tension on my chest? I feel it more on my triceps and shoulders. And do we need to stop just before our chest touches the ground or slightly touch the ground? What would be the most efficient full range of motion in this case?

[@jerryfujiwara8008]

Good detailed explanation on push ups. The visual is good as well. Question-Do push up floor bars help protect the wrist? Are they of value?

[@reneee.6076]

Jerry Fujiwara good question because I use them or dumbbells. Holding each helps with wrist pain.

[@peteannells4218]

I use them because of a wrist injury (shortened, mended tendons and my fingers don't spread) No choice for me.

[@tudormiller8898]

Great video, very informative. I've never been able to do push ups properly, so I'm glad I watched this video. Thanks!! I'm watching from London UK.

[@vylia]

Dear Cori, thank you very much for all the tips. It's a fantastic and helpful video, and I enjoy a lot your channel. I've improved a lot of things during my workouts thanks to you. :)

[@SUF-py4ix]

Good one Corey. I do all the correct things. Which is great. However I also use push-up stands “perfect push ups”. Keeps my wrist straight and makes keeping the head neutral easy too. Have been doing burpee routine Iron Wolf 🐺 style. Check him out. You should do some shoulder opening, stretching video. Especially exercises to stop impingement

[@mbachiropractic]

Awesome and practical tips 👍👍👍👍

[@gregmccormack5709]

Great vid very detailed explanation, I didn't realize foot grounding and position could be so important Cheers!

[@thisishowthetruthdies684]

True about the back. Top benchpressers always talk about engaging your lats.

[@PushUpDad]

Very true on form. I have impingement on my shoulder and changing the angles of my push ups does help. But, I am not able to do many anymore...

[@pamelavance648]

Where did you get the sport ware tops Look comfortable and great information as always Appreciate your knowledge and videos

[@akin1989]

Very helpful tips. I would also add to not fully lock the elbows at the top of the push up

[@balajprasanna]

Just came for a double check. I am happy that my form is good. Thank you for the vid :)

[@808maxstone]

Thank you for the info. I'm guilty of doing #3 a little. Good video!

[@garyfarm]

I love your videos......proper form is everything !

[@FitAfter50]

Yes, push the ground away from you. The more your hands are on the ground pushing it they more you can push the ground. Great advice as usual. Thanks!

[@shubhamsoni6838]

Always waiting for your videos🇮🇳💪

[@erinh2244]

Love all your videos! Super helpful especially with the visuals and stretching. Also love the back wall in your instructions. Did you build that wall?

[@druvak]

Your technique is a thing of beauty. Very helpful tips. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kamalsaluja8222]

Tanks mam it is very usefull information yu have share really really gd and helpfull fr many people spl to beiggener

[@Iris-fp4uk]

"if you like this video be sure to like it" hahaha! great video. i definitely have that problem of hands not staying flat on the ground!

[@pao204]

underated channel

[@willyslife1903]

very good info... I want to say I dont do the calf stretch type thing. I did 80 pushups in a minute at the police academy 20 years ago. my brother was army and deputy sheriff and he hit 96 in a minute but his max reps were 113.. pushups are great.. I only do gymnastics pushups off rings and raise my feet every set till my feet are about 5 feet in the air..

[@Bezimienny11]

As I have vulnerable wrists, I highly recommend using pushup bars or (stable, not entirely round) dumbells. This allows your wrists to work as if a barbel was placed properly on your palm. Believe me, I have never experienced wrist pain again.

[@QueenAmy]

The cue that the push up is a moving plank was a lightbulb moment for me. Seems so obvious, but I never considered it that way. I struggle so much with push ups and the mind-muscle connection with the chest. I am definitely overloading the shoulders. Thanks for the quality content. I have been told over and over again that the T is the right arm position, and it just never made sense to me to make the lever that long. Arrow is a much better cue. Thank you!!

[@bridgitkwamboka2948]

trying to learn pushups the right way....super helpful

[@asann6556]

super helpful! Thank you

[@MagTheMercenary]

The worm bit absolutely got me 🤣 Thank you for these wonderful tips!

[@ahmadalanazy5551]

Hi,no questions just Thank u ,great great great contant.

[@RobinRodriguez-x2u]

Love the video! How can I get "lower to the ground"?

[@wadap0]

Thanks for the video. What is your position on the use of push-up bars?

[@Thephenomenalbenny]

Really great video! Thanks a lot.

[@ME-hr8dl]

Great vid...what about pressups on knuckles in your opinion?

[@carlpaddick844]

Awesome video! Any thoughts on whether the elbows should be fully extended at the top of the movement or not?

[@onthespotwithtaalibah983]

Hi. Do you have strengthening exercises for older women with back problems?

[@vladimir-ioanvararu1255]

Nice, thanks for the tips

[@gotonewchannelshamelessanimals]

great tips thank you. I didn't realise I was rolling the outide of my hands

[@christinemadrazo6755]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@rohansonowal3122]

You're really awesome mam.....Super helpful tips ....Thank you so so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cakampe]

thank you for the proper alignment of the pushup. btw where did you purchase the blue pattern leggings in your video at 3:51 hunched over the laptop

[@pamelavance648]

Haha i want the info on the tops

[@margaretek5350]

Very helpful thank you 🙏

[@cswalker21]

Wow, who knew pushups could be so complicated, LOL. Nice tips, thanks! Very helpful.

[@ShayneCuffy]

so helpful, thank you

[@Biggarou]

I actually do the first mistake a lot so now I know not to do that anymore. thank you for this it was very informative.

[@got2ask]

Great Video! May I know what mic are you using in this video? Sounds good.

[@generaervin4518]

Awesome content as always!

[@stopthecancelculture]

This video was helpful. I didn't know I was doing the worm 😂 I was doing the worm not push ups. Thanks

[@r.sampson1421]

I love this channel! Courtney always has great content. She is the best!

[@jonnuanez2843]

Who's Courtney?

[@clarabartha1737]

LOVED this video.

[@davidmarianella]

Can you please show correct position for triceps push ups? Thanks in advance