To improve your push-up game, Coach PJ says the first step is knowing where you’re at. Getting a baseline idea of how many push-ups you can do allows you to set reasonable goals and track your progress. Push-ups put all your body weight against the force of gravity, so don’t get discouraged if you struggle to get through just one. Practice will deliver results. As Coach PJ says, “there is no cheat way around hard work!” To establish a baseline, set a timer for 1 minute. Place your palms on the ground directly underneath your shoulders. Support your legs on the balls of your feet. Keep your back, shoulders, and legs in a straight line. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth the entire time, Start your timer and do as many push-ups as you can in 1 minute. If you tire out before the clock runs out, that is okay; stop and rest. Now that you know where you’re at, set reasonable goals. If you were able to complete five (5) push-ups, aim for five more - then ten, then fifteen, then twenty!