Push-Up
beginner Compound
Primary Chest
Secondary
Triceps Front delts Core
Equipment
bodyweight
Table of Contents
Start in a high plank with hands slightly wider than shoulder width, wrists under your shoulders, and body in a straight line from head to heels. Lower your chest to the floor by bending your elbows at roughly 45 degrees to your torso. Press back to the starting position, keeping your core braced and hips level throughout.
Pro Tips
- Keep your body rigid — no sagging hips or raised glutes
- Tuck your elbows slightly rather than flaring them wide; this protects your shoulders
- Touch your chest to the floor on every rep for full range of motion
Variations & alternatives
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