Push-Up Progressions

I've used this method with numerous clients, people that have been trying to do good push-ups but just can't seem to make that breakthrough. One of the most important things that is necessary to do is to stop doing push-ups from the knees! Doing them from the knees doesn't help develop the core strength and necessary tension in the lower body to translate to real push-ups, which are done with a neutral spine, tight glutes and quads, and elbows tucked to the side at a roughly 45 degree angle to the torso. Hands should be spread with fingers actively pushing as well.