Your first step in getting better at pushups? Mastering perfect form, one single pushup at a time. Here’s how to execute a flawless rep: Begin in high plank position with shoulders over wrists, chest broad, core engaged, and toes tucked. Body should form a straight line from shoulders to heels. Make sure neck is in-line with spine, shoulders are pulled back and away from ears, and glutes and quads are engaged, as well. This is your starting position. On an inhale, bend elbows to lower chest down toward floor, squeezing shoulder blades together and keeping core, quads, and glutes engaged. Upper arms should form 45-degree angles with sides.