How to record perfect pushups for Cadoo
To record pushups that earn maximum Credited Reps on Cadoo, you need three things: a side-facing camera setup, full range of motion (chest to floor, arms locked), and a straight body line from head to heels. CadooVision — Cadoo's form scoring engine — grades each rep on depth, lockout, and body line. Nail those three and your form score stays high, which means more of your reps count toward your game.
Camera setup
- Prop your phone vertically on a flat surface
- Well-lit area, no dim rooms or heavy backlighting
- Enough room so your full body fits in the on-screen practice box
- Face sideways to the camera — left-facing or right-facing both work
A side view is required because CadooVision measures your elbow angle and hip line from the side.
Start position: lockout
- Arms fully extended
- Back straight, core tight
- Body in a perfect line from head to heels
- No sagging hips, no piking hips
The rep: chest to the floor, lockout at the top
- Lower slowly. Control the descent. Elbows close to your body, not flared out to 90°.
- Chest to the floor. Go all the way down — your chest should nearly touch the ground.
- Push back up to full lockout. Arms fully extended again. That's one rep.
What CadooVision measures on pushups
- Depth (40% of score) — Elbow angle at the bottom. 90° or less = full depth.
- Lockout (25% of score) — Elbow angle at the top. 160° or more = full lockout.
- Body Line (35% of score) — Hip angle. Straight line = full body line score.
See How CadooVision Form Scoring Works for the full scoring math.
Common pushup mistakes that kill your form score
- Shallow reps — not going down far enough. Directly kills depth score.
- No lockout — stopping short at the top. Kills lockout score.
- Sagging hips — back caving in. Kills body line score.
- Piking hips — butt in the air. Also kills body line score.
- Flared elbows — not a form score penalty, but risks shoulder injury.
Pushup tip: fewer reps, higher score
Remember the Credited Reps formula:
Credited Reps = Attempted Reps × Average Form Score
A 90% average on 5 perfect pushups = 4.5 Credited Reps. A 50% average on 15 shallow pushups = 7.5 Credited Reps, but only if they all pass the 60% threshold. Any rep under 60% doesn't count at all. Do fewer reps with perfect form and your average stays higher — and more reps credit.
Frequently asked questions about pushups on Cadoo
Do I have to face sideways?
Yes. CadooVision measures your elbow and hip angles from the side. Front-facing pushups don't generate a valid form score.
Can I do modified (knee) pushups?
CadooVision evaluates standard pushup form (toes on ground). Knee pushups may not score well on body line because the hip angle differs from a standard plank.
What's the minimum form score per pushup rep?
60%. Reps below 60% don't credit and aren't included in your average.
Does the practice rep count toward my total?
No. The practice rep is a gate, not a counted rep. Your reps start counting once the real recording begins. See How Cadoo Practice Mode Works.
Join a Cadoo pushup game
Ready to get paid for perfect pushups? Download Cadoo on the App Store or Google Play and join a pushup game today.
