Push up

Muscles worked: Chest, Upper arms
ChestUpper arms
🔧 no equipment ↕ Push 🔁 reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

Technique

How to perform

Start in a plank with hands slightly wider than shoulders. Keep your body in a straight line and engage your core. Lower yourself by bending your elbows at about a 45° angle. Descend until your chest is close to the floor. Push back up while maintaining proper alignment.

Muscles Worked

Pectoralis majorTriceps
Secondary: Front delt

Tips

Keep elbows at about a 45° angle to protect shoulders and engage the chest. Maintain a tight core to keep your body stable. Perform each rep in a controlled manner. Use easier variations (knees or incline) if needed. Keep a steady breathing pattern throughout the exercise.

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