Push · Regular
Push Up
The classic push up, which strengthens your chest, shoulders and arms while your core holds you straight.
Demo by Dre, an AI coach.
- Works
- chest, triceps; also shoulders, abs
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Start in a high plank with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and your feet together or hip width apart.
While you move
- Squeeze glutes, brace your belly
- Chest to a fist from the floor
- Elbows back at an angle
- Push the floor away
Avoid
- Letting your hips sag toward the floor
- Flaring your elbows straight out
- Doing half reps
Take care if you have trouble with your wrists.