Am I doing push ups wrong?

keywestsunset
keywestsunset Posts: 139 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
When I do push ups, I usually feel it in the backs of my arms. Is this right? I rarely feel it in my chest or biceps. Is my form wrong?

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  • pkpzp228
    pkpzp228 Posts: 146 Member
    It's not wrong but what you are doing is putting the emphasis on your triceps, likely you're keeping your elbows close to your ribs. Try bowing your elbows out further from you sides, think broad in the chest. Again, elbows close to the ribs is not bad form and in fact is a normal variation.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    No, your form is correct. You should feel it in your triceps (back of arms). You can switch it up to work more of your chest simply by placing your hands farther apart.

    Try doing a set of push-ups both ways and you'll definitely feel the difference. First, hands close to your sides, then hands farther (wide) apart.
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