Abstract
The ability to maintain proper body positioning throughout the performance of a push-up is important in order to build strength and to limit the potential for injury. This article describes what to look for when observing students' push-up technique.
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Jennifer Hewit
Jennifer Hewit ([email protected]) and Daniel Jaffe are assistant professors in Kinesiology, and Alexander Bedard is an instructor in the Department of Physical Education, at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.