Navy midshipman Joe Giannini showed Insider the 200-push-up workout he’s using to stay in shape for the United States Naval Academy…

But for those of us who aren’t push-up pros just yet, he has outlined the best technique for doing push-ups without hurting yourself, and how to progress to more difficult push-ups once you’re fitter.

In the video above, he also shows us how to push-ups that target different muscles in the body for a really effective workout that can be done in your own home.

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