
Pushups
Face down with hands about 36 inches apart, torso held up at arms length. Lower until the chest nearly touches the floor, then press back up as you exhale.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart while holding your torso up at arms length.
02 · lower · Key step
Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
03 · press
Now breathe out and press your upper body back up to the starting position while squeezing your chest.
04 · repeat
After a brief pause at the top contracted position, you can begin to lower yourself downward again for as many repetitions as needed.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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