One of the best ways to lose matches is to upload photos that are low quality. Thus, make sure you choose photos that are clear and are taken under circumstances that frame you as an attractive person. Everyone looks better in black and white. Try using black-and-white photos for your first one or two photos. Be careful when posting ultra-high resolution photos, as they may capture skin imperfections and other issues that could turn people off. Don't upload any photos taken with cheap webcams. Avoid blurry photos or photos taken in mirrors. Focus on photos that are taken in good and flattering lighting. For example, stay away from photos taken under florescent lighting. The number of photos you upload to Tinder correlates directly to the number of matches you get. This is important, as the more photos you upload, the largely the likelihood that you'll turn someone off. Provide between two and six photos. If you must include a photo of a pet, dogs may help you get more matches than other animals. Avoid uploading pictures of you as a baby or a child. An attractive headshot should serve as your main photo. It will give viewers an idea of what you look like in ideal circumstances. This is important, as potential matches will want a clear view of your full face before swiping you. Make sure your face is clearly visible in your pictures. Avoid mugging or duck-face. Keep it natural. Your potential matches likely won't take a chance on someone who's hiding their face or doing something goofy. Emphasize your best features. Studies show that men most regularly choose women with larger eyes and lips, while women choose men with beards and masculine features. By including a photo that shows you dressed up and ready to go out on the town, you'll give potential matches an idea of the person they'll encounter on a date. Without this type of picture, they'll be left wondering about the person they might meet up with. This picture should show you dressed up and looking your best. Consider using a photo of you strolling under a street light in a nice part of your city or town. You can use filters to alter date-night ready photos. While it may seem like a good idea to upload photos of you with others you care about, you have a much larger chance of alienating potential matches than winning people over. Don't post pictures of yourself with children. You don't want potential matches comparing you to someone else or scrutinizing the situations you're in. If you must use a group photo, it should be your final photo. Positive body language is key in getting more matches on Tinder. Not only will positive body language make you look more attractive, but it'll help people get the impression of you as a friendly and likable person. Don't slouch. Avoid crossing your arms or posing in a defensive or threatening way. Smile! It may increase your appeal to others. If you're not getting matches, change your photos around. By rotating or using new photos, you'll get an idea of what photos work and which ones don't. Look through your existing photo library for possible photos. Take new photos, if you need. For example, get a friend to follow you around for an hour and take photos. Then go through them and see which ones might work. Ask friends which photos they think are best. In fact, you might want to ask others who are successful on Tinder what photos they think will work for you. If you have any professionally taken headshots or solo portraits, those are usually a great choice.

Summary: Choose good quality photos. Reduce the number of photos you make available. Include an attractive headshot. Use a full-body date night-ready photo. Pick photos in which you are alone. Maintain positive body language in your photos. Change your pictures if they're not working.

The next step in your progression is to do "self-assisted" push-ups. These are almost true one-handed push-ups, but with small cheats to let you build up more strength. First, lower yourself slowly to the ground with both hands. These push-ups are done level to the ground, rather than on an elevated surface. Assume a position as if you were going to do normal, two-handed push-ups. Again, make sure to keep your feet slightly wider than your shoulders. Reach out up and to the side with your secondary arm, i.e. the arm that will not be supporting your body. The idea is to let this free arm "assist" in the push-up by taking on a small amount of weight, but to rely on it as little as possible. Over time, you will build up strength and come to rely on it even less. You can also place the assisting arm on a slightly elevated surface. As before, slowly lower your body until your chest is nearly touching the ground and your supporting arm is at an acute angle. However, be very careful about how low you go and how far your shoulder is extended because there is a risk of injury. Once you are in position, try to explode upward in a single and fluid motion. You may have trouble at first with raising yourself. That is OK. Simply shift some body weight to the assisting arm. You can also try widening your foot stance. Again, keep your core muscles tight through the motion to create body tension and protect your spine. Keep your elbow in (no chicken wings), and pull your shoulder blades down and back Another move that can build up your strength and perfect your form is the "negative" push-up. This means focusing on the negative or lowering phase. At this point, you are nearly at the true one-armed push-up. Use one arm for this maneuver. Keep your free arm behind your back. From the starting position, lower yourself to the ground. Move as slowly as you can and keep control over the movement. When you reach the bottom, place your free hand on the ground and push up. Continue with your set. Whether you try the self-assisted or negative one-armed push-up, make sure to switch it up and use your other arm. You can also alternate arms for each rep rather than doing a full set. It is important to use both arms to avoid creating muscle imbalances or differences in strength.
Summary: Lower yourself to the ground on two hands. Extend your secondary arm outward. Lower and raise yourself. Try a "negative" one-armed push-up, alternately. Repeat and change sides.