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Hi guys! So apparently it's not normal to be able to point the inner bend of your elbows directly out over your hands... I didn't realise that hyperextend-y elbows (and knees) was a normal thing, and I think it may be affecting my push up progression (the knees not so much.) That or I just have really sucky upper body strength (Also a possibility!) My yoga teacher pointed it out and I've since modified my positioning with my arms for things like Downward Dog and it's helped, which got me to thinking that it could be affecting my push ups also. Currently I can do 1x3 full push ups, but this hasn't changed despite probably 6 or so weeks of steady 3-day a week practice doing incline push ups on various surfaces. I have yet to form-check myself, so I should definitely do that when I have time, but for now I wanted to know; How bad is it for my elbows to be locking them out while doing push ups? (or while doing any movement involving straightening my arms for that matter) What can I do to stop it happening and / or remedy it so it stops happening one day? Cheers!