Hips pike up — not a straight line
Hips rise above the knee-to-head line; chest is underloaded.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Kneeling Push-Up
Coaching cues
- Hands shoulder-width; knees on floor; body rigid from knees to head
- Lower chest toward the floor; elbows at 45°
- Drive to lockout; maintain the straight knee-to-head line
- Regression from full push-up — builds chest and tricep strength
Common faults 2
Elbows flare to 90°
Wide elbows stress the anterior shoulder even in the regression.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗