Sometimes it’s worth making a hard thing even harder. Like push-ups.

“Don’t think that by doing these in full plank you will get better results,” says Hollie Grant, expert pilates instructor and founder of Pilates PT.

“Push-ups done correctly on hands and knees, or in half plank, are much better than push-ups done poorly in a full plank. Aim to keep the elbows tight to the sides of the body as you bend the elbows, press into the little finger on the way back up, try not to slouch or sink into the arms, and maintain good posture elsewhere as you move.”

How to do tricep push-ups:

Start in a plank or half plank position, with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and pull your belly button in towards your spine.
Pull your arms in close to your sides so your elbows are pointed backwards.
Slowly lower yourself towards the ground, keeping your elbows pointed back.
Lower until your arm, shoulder, and elbow make a 90-degree angle.
Then, push hard into the ground to lift your body back up.

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