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PUSHUP

Pushup

Alternate Name: -
START POSITIONEXECUTION
Get down on the floor with your legs spread shoulder-width apart and your arms extended in front you on the floor more than shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be in line with your mid-chest and your neck, back and legs need to be in a straight line. This is your starting position.Lower yourself down until your chest almost touches the ground. Then, push yourself back up to the original starting position. Repeat this movement for the desired or prescribed number of repetitions.
DODON'T
  • Perform this exercise in a smooth and fluid motion
  • Don't lock out your arms at the top of the Pushup movement
SPECIAL NOTES & LEVEL of DIFFICULTY VARIATIONS
To increase the level of difficulty, slow down the movement or have someone put a weight plate on your upper back.
MUSCLES WORKED
PRIMARYSECONDARY
ChestShoulders & Triceps
CLICK HERE for Muscle Anatomy Chart
MORE CHEST EXERCISES
Wide Grip PushupIncline Pushups
CLICK HERE for COMPLETE LIST of CHEST EXERCISES





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