Jeremy Ethier breaks down three push-up mistakes that kill chest activation: elbows flared out instead of tucked to 45 degrees, shoulders rolling forward instead of staying back and down, and pushing up without squeezing the chest. Fix these and you'll actually feel your chest working.
Here's three tweaks you need to know for perfect push up form Number one don't flare your arms out. This will activate your shoulders rather than chest. Instead, make an arrow shape with your elbows by tucking them to a 45 degree angle. Number two as you push, avoid letting your shoulders roll up and forward. Instead, keep your shoulders back and down away from your ears. And number three, don't think about just pushing your body up. To get better chest activation, focus on bringing your biceps together and feeling that squeeze in your ch.
