Push-up
- Strength
- Beginner
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Chest · Also: Triceps, Shoulders, Core
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Start with hands slightly wider than your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
- Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes.
- Lower until your chest is just above the floor, elbows about 45 degrees from your body.
- Press the floor away to return to the start.
Tip: If your hips sag or you can't lower under control, use the incline version.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your wrists, shoulders. This exercise puts load through them.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.