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Push ups are an exercise you will see again and again in a lot of workout routines because it is so simple yet so effective. This is because it works out most of your core muscles in ONE exercise. While it targets the upper body (chest, arms, shoulder) it also strengthens your abs, lower back and legs.
Proper form includes: *straight body. Don't sag at the hips or back. Your body should be a straight line from head to toe. *feet are together, hands are a little more than shoulder width apart. Your body weight should rest all on your feet and hands. Place hands on the ground, right under the shoulder/armpit area. Do not place hands too far out so that they are above your shoulders. *lower body to the ground until your elbows are at 90 degrees. Exhale on your way up. We usually do 3 rounds of 10 push ups, resting in between rounds.
There are different modifications to the push up to make it easier or more challenging. Beginners: Do push ups from your knees with your ankles up. Or assume regular position on your feet and then lower all the way to the floor, and then push up from there. BUT once you can do 12 of these, challenge yourself and do regular push ups and don't become complacent. Push ups are meant to be uncomfortable. BUT SO EFFECTIVE. Try going slowly at first and go at your own pace.
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