Push Ups
Description
The push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders, while also engaging the core and lower body. To perform a push-up, begin in a plank position with hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and feet together. Ensure your body is in a straight line from head to heels, with your core engaged. Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your torso, until your chest is close to or lightly touches the ground. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Equipment Required
Push Up W Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and your feet together. Make sure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, with your core engaged.
- Begin lowering your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your torso, as you maintain a straight body alignment.
- Continue lowering your body until your chest is close to or lightly touches the ground.
- Push yourself back up by straightening your arms and returning to the starting plank position, while maintaining proper body alignment.
- Repeat the push-up for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout the exercise.
Push Up W Form & Visual
Push Up W Benefits
- Strengthens chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles
- Improves overall upper body strength and endurance
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Engages multiple muscle groups at once for efficient workout
- Variations can target different muscle groups and add variety to routine
Push Up W Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Shoulder muscles (anterior deltoids)
- Triceps brachii
- Abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis and obliques)
- Back muscles (erector spinae and latissimus dorsi)
Push Up W Variations & Alternatives
- Push up with feet elevated
- Decline push up
- Wide grip push up
- Diamond push up
- One arm push up
- Clap push up
- Spiderman push up
- T push up
- Staggered push up
- Explosive push up