Push Ups Basics June 9, 2026 Doesn’t get much more fundamental than a push-up. Good for all ages, all strength levels, and easy to scale depending on where you are. Start with the hands just outside shoulder width. You can do these from the knees or the toes. Keep the ribs down, pelvis controlled, and body in a straight line. Lower yourself toward the floor with control. At the bottom, the shoulders should be slightly in front of the hands. Press back up while keeping the body flat. Do: 2–4 sets 3–8 reps Reps can increase depending on your goals and ability level. Simple exercise. Big carryover when done well. Train what carries over. Bluegrass Barbell Move Better. Lift Better. Filed under #Calisthenics
Doesn’t get much more fundamental than a push-up.
Good for all ages, all strength levels, and easy to scale depending on where you are.
Start with the hands just outside shoulder width.
You can do these from the knees or the toes.
Keep the ribs down, pelvis controlled, and body in a straight line.
Lower yourself toward the floor with control. At the bottom, the shoulders should be slightly in front of the hands.
Press back up while keeping the body flat.
Do:
Reps can increase depending on your goals and ability level.
Simple exercise. Big carryover when done well.
Train what carries over.
Bluegrass Barbell
Move Better. Lift Better.