“The huge difference is to use your core power instead of just arm strength”—a personal trainer shares how she finally conquered this classic bodyweight exercise

A woman in a tank top and leggings performs push-ups on a yoga mat with a laptop screen open in front of her.

Tatiana Schloessman is a certified Pilates instructor and the founder of Élan Pilates Studios in Westlake Village.

She's been training for more than 30 years—but it took a long time for her to perfect her push-ups.