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Push-up

Works the chest, front delts, triceps. Equipment: Bodyweight.

Push-up, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Push-up, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Hands under shoulders, body in a straight line.
  2. 02Lower chest to just off the floor.
  3. 03Press up, keep elbows ~45°.

Common mistake

Hips sagging or flaring elbows wide.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.