CHEST · COMPOUND
Push-Up
A bodyweight horizontal press using the floor as the training surface.
Primary musclesChest
Secondary musclesTriceps, Front delts, Core
EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyBeginner · Horizontal Push
How to perform
- Start in a straight plank with hands slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Brace your trunk and lower your chest toward the floor.
- Keep your body aligned as you descend.
- Push the floor away to return to the starting position.
Tips
- Move your whole body as one unit.
- Use an incline or knee variation when needed to maintain clean technique.
Common mistakes
- Sagging or piking the hips.
- Shortening the range of motion to avoid the difficult portion.
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