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To perform the perfect push up your hands need to:

Choose all that apply

(2 points)
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be just inside your shoulders
be just inside your shoulders

be flat on the floor with your fingers pointing towards each other.
be flat on the floor with your fingers pointing towards each other.

be flat on the floor with your fingers slightly spread and facing forward.
be flat on the floor with your fingers slightly spread and facing forward.

be just outside your shoulders
be just outside your shoulders
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Answer 1

To perform the perfect push-up, the ideal hand placement typically is:

- **Be just inside your shoulders** (this is generally considered an optimal position for stability and pushing power).

- **Be flat on the floor with your fingers slightly spread and facing forward** (this helps with balance and engages the muscles effectively).

The other options (fingers pointing towards each other and just outside your shoulders) are less common for the standard push-up form, as they could lead to improper mechanics or strain.

So the best answers would be:

1. **Be just inside your shoulders**
2. **Be flat on the floor with your fingers slightly spread and facing forward.**