Push-up exercise demonstration
Push-up

Exercise

Push-up

Push-up is a moderate exercise. It trains chest. Your body weight is enough.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Muscles
ChestTricepsShouldersAbs

Detailed explanation

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

Step by step

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.

  3. 3

    Pause 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. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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