You're Doing Push-Ups Wrong! Fix These 5 Mistakes Today

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You're Doing Push-Ups Wrong! Fix These 5 Mistakes Today

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Apex Muscle

0 Views • Jul 02, 2026

Description

Most people do push-ups almost every week... but most people are doing them wrong.

In this video, you'll learn the biggest push-up mistakes that secretly ruin muscle growth, overload your shoulders, and waste your effort. More importantly, you'll learn exactly how to fix them with simple coaching cues you can apply immediately.

In this video you'll learn:

✅ Correct hand placement
✅ Perfect body alignment
✅ Full range of motion
✅ Proper elbow position (45°)
✅ Correct breathing technique
✅ Why slow reps build more muscle
✅ The biggest push-up mistakes to avoid
✅ How to get better chest activation
✅ How to reduce shoulder pain

Whether you're a beginner or you've been doing push-ups for years, these corrections can instantly improve your results.

Try one perfect set after watching this video and let me know in the comments:

Which mistake were you making?

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YouTube Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 What a Push-Up Really Trains
01:08 Mistake #1 – Wrong Hand Placement
02:10 Mistake #2 – Poor Body Alignment
03:08 Mistake #3 – Shallow Range of Motion
04:18 Mistake #4 – Elbows Too Wide
05:18 Mistake #5 – Holding Your Breath
06:12 Mistake #6 – Rushing Your Reps
07:18 Mistake #7 – Stopping Too Early
08:18 The 5 Rules for the Perfect Push-Up
09:05 Final Challenge