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Tempo push-up: how to do it
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Straight body, hands a bit wide
Starting position
Place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and keep your body straight from head to heels.
The movement
Lower your chest slowly toward the floor, pause briefly at the bottom, and press back up with control.
Most common mistake
Don't rush the slow phase, keep the same steady tempo and your body straight throughout the movement.
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