Push-ups
Classic bodyweight pushing exercise targeting chest shoulders and triceps
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
How to do it
Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle. Push back up to starting position
Progressions
- Easier: Incline Push-ups
- Easier: Decline Knee Push-ups
- Harder: Hand Release Push-ups
- Harder: Diamond Push-ups
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