Most people do push-ups almost every week... but most people are doing them wrong.<br /><br />In this video, you'll learn the biggest push-up mistakes that secretly ruin muscle growth, overload your shoulders, and waste your effort. More importantly, you'll learn exactly how to fix them with simple coaching cues you can apply immediately.<br /><br />In this video you'll learn:<br /><br />✅ Correct hand placement<br />✅ Perfect body alignment<br />✅ Full range of motion<br />✅ Proper elbow position (45°)<br />✅ Correct breathing technique<br />✅ Why slow reps build more muscle<br />✅ The biggest push-up mistakes to avoid<br />✅ How to get better chest activation<br />✅ How to reduce shoulder pain<br /><br />Whether you're a beginner or you've been doing push-ups for years, these corrections can instantly improve your results.<br /><br />Try one perfect set after watching this video and let me know in the comments:<br /><br />Which mistake were you making?<br /><br />👍 If this video helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more science-based fitness content every week.<br /><br />#pushups #chestworkout #bodyweighttraining #fitness #homeworkout #calisthenics #musclebuilding #workouttips #gymtips #fitnessmotivation<br /><br />YouTube Chapters<br />00:00 Intro<br />00:28 What a Push-Up Really Trains<br />01:08 Mistake #1 – Wrong Hand Placement<br />02:10 Mistake #2 – Poor Body Alignment<br />03:08 Mistake #3 – Shallow Range of Motion<br />04:18 Mistake #4 – Elbows Too Wide<br />05:18 Mistake #5 – Holding Your Breath<br />06:12 Mistake #6 – Rushing Your Reps<br />07:18 Mistake #7 – Stopping Too Early<br />08:18 The 5 Rules for the Perfect Push-Up<br />09:05 Final Challenge
