This video demonstrates how to perform the perfect push-up. Push ups are rarely met with enthusiasm or joy however they are an excellent exercise when performed properly. There are tools designed specifically to help you execute the perfect push, as a matter of fact, one in particular which is the hottest fitness toy on the market is the Push Up Bars.

Push ups work the chest (Pectoral muscles), the shoulders, triceps as well as the entire core. You probably don't think of push ups as a core workout but think about it, you have to hold your abs and back in alignment while lowering yourself down and then pressing back up. That is hard work on your midsection. Want help toning the core, try these great core exercises.