Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Push-ups aren’t just about going down and back up — it’s about how you move. In this video, Carl Paoli breaks down the shoulder-driven push-up, explaining why shoulder position, elbow-wrist alignment, and scaling methods are crucial if you want strength that transfers to more advanced skills.
✅ What you’ll learn:
Why your shoulder should be the prime mover in push-ups
How to keep your elbows stacked over wrists for maximum efficiency
The blocked push-up drill that fixes poor mechanics instantly
How to safely scale with negatives and elevated push-ups (without hurting your shoulders)
Use these tips to make your push-ups stronger, safer, and more effective — so they actually transfer to pull-ups, dips, and muscle-ups.
Push-ups aren’t just about going down and back up — it’s about how you move. In this video, Carl Paoli breaks down the shoulder-driven push-up, explaining why shoulder position, elbow-wrist alignment, and scaling methods are crucial if you want strength that transfers to more advanced skills.
✅ What you’ll learn:
Why your shoulder should be the prime mover in push-ups
How to keep your elbows stacked over wrists for maximum efficiency
The blocked push-up drill that fixes poor mechanics instantly
How to safely scale with negatives and elevated push-ups (without hurting your shoulders)
Use these tips to make your push-ups stronger, safer, and more effective — so they actually transfer to pull-ups, dips, and muscle-ups.
