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How to do Navy Press-ups

To prepare properly for your fitness tests, and to get ready for Basic Training, it’s important you master the correct techniques for key exercises. To do a Royal Navy press-up, you need to:

Place your hands shoulder width apart, with your fingers pointing forward and your arms slightly bent. Bend your arms, maintaining a rigid body line and look directly ahead. Make sure your elbows tucked in to your side.
get fit to join press-ups step one

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