Question

You are trying to teach your friend how to complete a push-up with proper form. Why is proper body alignment important? What are two tips you would give them about body alignment to ensure their form is correct?

Answer 1

1.Why is proper body alignment important?
Answer: It's important because it'll put less stress on the spine and also helps you have good posture.

2.What are two tips you would give them about body alignment to ensure their form is correct?
Answer:

"To keep proper alignment, avoid the following positions or movements:

-Having a slumped, head-forward posture

-Bending forward from the waist

-Twisting of the spine to a point of strain

-Twisting the trunk and bending forward when doing activities such as coughing, sneezing, vacuuming, or lifting

-Anything that requires you to reach far. An example is reaching up for an item on a high shelf, which also could cause you to lose your balance and fall."

My source: https://www.nof.org/patients/treatment/exercisesafe-movement/proper-body-alignment/

Answer 2

The tips would be to at least make sure your body is aligned and balanced. These are mostly important because not doing so as the correct form can cause injuries.