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Push-up

Beginner

Push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps, front delts, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront deltsAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. 2Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
  3. 3Pause for a moment when your chest is just above the ground, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Push-up (wall)Bodyweight
  • Drop push upBodyweight
  • Incline push-upBodyweight
  • Kneeling push-upBodyweight
  • Push up on bosu ballOther

Easier variations

  • Push-up (wall)Bodyweight
  • Incline push-upBodyweight
  • Incline push-up (on box)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Decline push-upBodyweight
  • Push up on bosu ballOther
  • Push-up (bosu ball)Other
  • Deep push upOther
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