Push-ups
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Submitted by:
Justin Leonard
Last updated: 1/22/2012
The push-up is probably the most recognizable upper body exercises. While the chest is the main target in the standard push-up, it actually works just about all upper body muscles to some degree. Here's how it's done:
First, kneel down on the ground and place your hands shoulder width apart. The body should be suspended on four contact points: the toes of both feet and each arm. Next, ensure your back is perfectly straight, then slowly lower your upper body until the chest is a few inches from the ground (or until the elbows are 90 degrees). Slowly push up to the starting position and exhale as you push. Repeat the exercise.
First, kneel down on the ground and place your hands shoulder width apart. The body should be suspended on four contact points: the toes of both feet and each arm. Next, ensure your back is perfectly straight, then slowly lower your upper body until the chest is a few inches from the ground (or until the elbows are 90 degrees). Slowly push up to the starting position and exhale as you push. Repeat the exercise.
Step 1
Place arms shoulder width apart. Keep back flat.
Step 2
Lower chest within inches from the ground.
Step 3
Push the body back up to the starting position. Exhale.
Exercise Details
Difficulty Level MEDIUM
The push-up is a medium difficulty exercise.
Target Muscle
Chest (pectoralis)
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