It's the signature Corps Fitness move...and one of the defining moves of one's fitness level. Ask anyone to drop and do 25, yes only 25, pure pushups...not many can.
So as you work on this exercise be sure to do proper modifications before jumping in and doing crappy, ugly "proper" pushups. A good gauge...if you can't do 10-12 pure pushups on hands and toes (without reaching with neck, popping butt, short arming, etc) then you should be modifying on knees and inclines. (see video below)
Watch this "CrossFit Developing Push Ups" video...stop it at 56 seconds...look at her in the down position...Perfect....chest is slightly lower than face...not reaching with neck...shoulders, hips, knees, ankles all in a line....that's a pushup! (If you are unable to do 10-12 of those, then think about modifying.) The biggest flaw is people lead with face (turtle neck reach)...the body should lower on the same plane.
It's is an extremely difficult move...develop it, work it...there's no shame in going on inclines or knees as you develop the core and upper body strength. You will find that by doing proper modifications you will get closer to pure pushups faster than trying to eke out crappy pushups.
Work on that for two weeks and see how it goes!
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