WARM-UP · ROUTINE · 8 MIN READ

Five-Minute Push-Up Warm-Up

Raise temperature, move the relevant joints and rehearse easy repetitions before hard sets.

Short answer: Use wrist rocks, arm circles, scapular push-ups, a short plank and easy incline repetitions. A warm-up should prepare you without creating fatigue.

Minute 1: General movement

March briskly, perform jumping jacks or use another comfortable movement.

Minute 2: Wrists and shoulders

Use gentle wrist rocks, hand opening and closing, and small-to-large arm circles.

Minute 3: Shoulder blades

Perform 8–12 scapular push-ups from knees or a plank.

Minutes 4–5: Rehearsal

Hold a 20-second plank, then complete two easy incline sets of five reps. Rest briefly before the workout.

Warm up first, then enter the arena

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Frequently asked

Do I need to warm up for push-ups?

A short warm-up is useful before hard, high-volume or advanced sessions.

Should the warm-up feel tiring?

No. Finish feeling prepared rather than fatigued.

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