Push-Up

A fundamental bodyweight exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

How to do it

1. Start in a high plank position with hands shoulder-width apart.
2. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
3. Push back up to the starting position.
4. Keep your body in a straight line throughout.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Tuck your elbows toward your body rather than flaring them out wide.
• Brace your core and squeeze your glutes to prevent sagging hips.
• Keep your neck neutral by gazing slightly ahead of your hands.

Muscles

Primary: Chest, Triceps

Secondary: Front deltoid