<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push-up">Push-ups </a> - one of the most simple and inexpensive, but, nevertheless, the most effective exercises for creating a strong upper and middle body parts, if, of course, perform them correctly. By improving your technique, you will be able to train different muscle groups, including the muscles not only of the breasts, but also the press.

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<strong>And one more advantage:</strong> <em>there are so many ways to change the intensity and level of complexity of push-ups, that they become that exercise...</em>

<strong>Correct push-ups;</strong>

1. Slow down the movement and use muscle contraction for three seconds.

2. Follow the full range.

3. Notice the position of the elbows. The ideal angle from the side surfaces of the body is about 45 degrees.

4. The body should be strained and straightened, like a board, including the head.

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<code>Marker for beginner;
Another option for beginners - <em> push-ups from the wall. Stand at a distance of about a meter from the wall, and then lean on it with flat hands. With your hands, push away from the wall, and then slowly return, doing push-ups with your hands.</em></code>

If you want to really complicate the exercise, then watch the last workout of Stephen Colbert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZgZx8dQvO8