Pink Star Personal Training

Maintain optimal spine posture. Avoid extending or arching the back.

The pushup can be a great exercise for the core, spine and shoulder stability and more. However, when performed incorrectly over time can have adverse effects on the neck, shoulders, low back and more.

Maintain the natural alignment of your spine. Avoid:

letting your upper body sink between your shoulder blades
letting your head and neck drop forward
squeezing your glutes or pulling in your abdomen as these will alter the alignment of your spine

Another benefit of breathing well..

The diaphragm muscle has great impacts on blood, arterial, and venous circulation, influencing intracranial pressure.