{"id":7722,"date":"2021-09-06T19:32:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T19:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?p=7722"},"modified":"2021-09-06T19:51:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T19:51:45","slug":"push-up-form-arrow-vs-t-body-position%e2%81%a3%e2%81%a3%e2%81%a3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/push-up-form-arrow-vs-t-body-position%e2%81%a3%e2%81%a3%e2%81%a3\/","title":{"rendered":"Push-Up Form: Arrow  vs  T Body Position\u2063\u2063\u2063"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u2063\u2063When many people perform regular push-ups (and countless other variations), they allow their elbows to flare out so their body and arms end up looking like a \u2018\u2019t.\u2019\u2019 This is not efficient, and can place the joints under needless stress.\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Push-Ups: Arrow \u2705  vs  T \u274c\u2063\u2063\u2063\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GPncfTZZ3I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background\" style=\"background-color:#efefef\"><strong>Key Points: \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063In the bottom position of the push-up your elbows should be positioned over your wrists, and forearms in a vertical position.\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your upper arms should form roughly a 45-60 degree angle with your torso. \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Essentially, in the bottom position of the push-up your body and upper arms should resemble an \u201carrow,\u201d not a \u201ct.\u201d\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What your hands are doing matters! While I talk about the tripod foot base all the time, I employ a similar strategy with the hands. Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hands and fingers, not just at the base of your hands\/wrists. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hands and fingers to the floor (or bench if you are performing a hands elevated variation). 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Followed by people of all genders in over 67 countries worldwide. 240 pages in length. For &#8220;experienced beginners&#8221; to advanced trainees, and also coaches. Great for home AND gym workouts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatepushups.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2063\u2063When many people perform regular push-ups (and countless other variations), they allow their elbows to flare out so their body and arms end up looking like a \u2018\u2019t.\u2019\u2019 This is not efficient, and can place the joints under needless stress.\u2063\u2063\u2063 Key Points: \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063In the bottom position of the push-up your elbows should be positioned over your wrists, and forearms in a vertical position.\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Your upper arms should form roughly a 45-60 degree angle with your torso. \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Essentially, in the bottom position of the push-up your body and upper arms should resemble an \u201carrow,\u201d not a \u201ct.\u201d\u2063\u2063\u2063 What your hands are doing matters! While I talk about the tripod foot base all the time, I employ a similar strategy with the hands. Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hands and fingers, not just at the base of your hands\/wrists. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hands and fingers to the floor (or bench if you are performing a hands elevated variation). This often overlooked element can improve your power as you are pressing your body away from the floor, and can help you execute all components of the exercise in a much more controlled manner.&nbsp; Here are 5 of MANY push-up related articles I&#8217;ve written: Excel At Push-Ups: Form Tips Learn How To Do Better Push-Ups With These 5 Exercises Kneeling Push-Ups Are NOT The Answer 10 Advanced Push-Ups You Can Learn Push-Ups: 8 Common Mistakes That Could Be Holding You Back Get The Ultimate Push-Up Program. Followed by people of all genders in over 67 countries worldwide. 240 pages in length. 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