Master the Push-up: Build Real Upper Body Strength
Quick Answer: Push-ups are a compound bodyweight exercise that primarily works the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core. They require no equipment and can be modified for any fitness level.
Step-by-Step Push-up Form and Progression
Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart while holding your torso up at arms length.
Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
Now breathe out and press your upper body back up to the starting position while squeezing your chest.
After a brief pause at the top contracted position, you can begin to lower yourself downward again for as many repetitions as needed.
Exercise Form
Benefits of Push-ups
- ✓Builds functional upper body pushing strength
- ✓Requires no equipment—do them anywhere
- ✓Strengthens core stability
- ✓Improves posture when done correctly
- ✓Many variations for progressive challenge
Pro Tips
- 💡Start with wall or incline push-ups if needed
- 💡Focus on quality over quantity
- 💡Breathe in on the way down, out on the way up
- 💡Track your daily push-ups in the Move app
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Push-ups Variations
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