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Wide push-up: how to do it

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Hands clearly wider than your shoulders

  1. Starting position

    Place your hands clearly wider than your shoulders and keep your body straight from head to heels.

  2. The movement

    Lower your chest toward the floor with your elbows angled outward, then press yourself back up.

Most common mistake

Don't place your hands so wide that your shoulders roll forward, keep your shoulders stable and lower with control.

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