Avoid "flaring" your elbows out at a 90-degree angle. Keep them tucked at roughly 45 degrees to protect your rotator cuffs.
If your numbers aren't budging, try these two advanced techniques:
To see rapid gains, incorporate this specific workout 3 times a week, leaving 48 hours of rest between sessions. Why it works 1 Set to Failure Establishes your baseline and tests mental toughness. Close-Grip Pushups 3 Sets of 10–12 Do More Pushups: Maximum Pushup Workout Guide
can you currently do in a single set without stopping?
Perform a set of standard pushups to failure, immediately drop to your knees, and perform "assisted" pushups to failure. This exhausts every muscle fiber. Avoid "flaring" your elbows out at a 90-degree angle
Your body should be a straight line from head to heels. Squeeze your glutes and brace your core to prevent your hips from sagging.
Wear a weighted vest or have a partner place a plate on your back. Increasing the resistance makes bodyweight reps feel significantly lighter. 5. Recovery and Consistency Why it works 1 Set to Failure Establishes
Find your current max (e.g., 20 reps). Throughout the day, perform 5–10 sets of 10 reps (50% of your max).