A push-up isn’t just an upper-body exercise—it’s a lesson in body control, strength, stability, and movement quality.
Too often kids are told to “just do more push-ups,” but how they do them matters far more than how many they do.
This guide teaches four simple fundamentals:
✅ Hands 3–4 inches outside the chest and armpits
✅ Elbows at approximately a 45° angle
✅ Keep your shoulders (scapula) and hips moving together in one straight line
✅ Maintain a strong, neutral body position from head to heels
When these basics are mastered, kids develop:
- 💪 Greater upper-body strength
- ⚖️ Better shoulder stability
- 🧠 Improved body awareness and coordination
- 🛡️ Safer movement patterns that reduce unnecessary stress on the shoulders and lower back
Remember:
Perfect practice builds lifelong movement. Poor practice builds bad habits.
Save this graphic, print it, and use it as a coaching tool at home, in PE class, or during team workouts. Small technique changes today create stronger, healthier athletes for years to come.
At Stronger Together Academy, we don’t just teach exercises—we teach kids how to move well for life.
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