This Simple Viral Trick May Make Push-Ups More Comfortable For Women

A small tweak to hand placement can make push-ups more comfortable for some women.

Instead of pointing hands forward, position hands sideways with fingers facing away from the body.

Women have an average carry angle around 15° while men average about 10°; carry angle affects muscle contraction direction.

Pelvis position influences where the arm sits relative to the torso, altering mechanics.

Men have a torso about 12.4% larger and women are more likely to suffer shoulder overuse injuries.