Chest
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Pushups
Pushups is a beginner-friendly chest exercise using body weight. It also involves the shoulders and arms.
Bodyweight
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Chest
Pushups also involves shoulders, arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: horizontal push. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Pushups
- Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart while holding your torso up at arms length.
- Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
- Now breathe out and press your upper body back up to the starting position while squeezing your chest.
- After a brief pause at the top contracted position, you can begin to lower yourself downward again for as many repetitions as needed.
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FAQ
Common questions about Pushups.
What muscles does Pushups work?
Pushups primarily trains the chest and also involves the shoulders and arms.
Is Pushups beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Pushups?
This variation uses body weight.
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