Push-Up
The foundational upper-body pressing exercise, easily regressed or progressed.
How to perform it
- Start with hands under shoulders and body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest toward the floor with elbows at roughly a 45-degree angle.
- Press back up to the starting position.
- Keep your core braced throughout.
Coaching cues
- Body stays rigid — no sagging hips
Sets and reps
3 sets of 10–15
Where you'll see this exercise
- 12 Bodyweight Strength Exercises for Soccer Players
- Strength Training for Goalkeepers
- 8-Week Off-Season Strength Program
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