Push-Up
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders, Core
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Place your hands on the floor a bit wider than your shoulders and step your feet back so your body is straight from head to heels.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body until your chest is close to the floor.
- Push the floor away to return to straight arms.
- If it feels too hard, you can rest your knees on the floor instead.
Beginner tip: Tighten your belly so your body stays straight like a plank.