Push-up

Push-up

Chest & Triceps

WHAT IS IT

The push-up is a fundamental upper body pressing exercise using only your bodyweight. It builds chest, triceps, and shoulder strength while requiring core stability to maintain a rigid plank position.

HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY

  1. 1Start in a high plank — hands slightly wider than shoulders, body in a straight line.
  2. 2Lower your chest to the ground, keeping elbows at roughly 45 degrees from your body.
  3. 3Your chest, not your stomach or hips, should touch the floor first.
  4. 4Press back up to full arm extension without letting hips sag.
  5. 5Squeeze your glutes and brace your core throughout each rep.

MUSCLES WORKED

ChestTricepsShouldersAbs

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