What is a good way to control my breathing while doing push-ups? I really want to be able to do 100 push-ups come next school year. I can do 40 per set right now, but I have a big problem: my breathing is terrible. I do like 5-6 push ups while holding my breath because I can't figure out when in inhale and exhale, and it slows me down and I can't do as many push-ups as I have a physical capability of.

What is a good way to control my breathing while doing push-ups? I really want to be able to do 100 push-ups come next school year.

Currently, I can do 40 per set if I push myself. However, my breathing is terrible. I`m never sure when to inhale and exhale, so I end up holding my breath without realizing it. Then, after 5-6 push ups when I realize it, I inhale a ton of air. After repeating this over and over, I get tired out faster and I do push ups more slowly than I should.