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Push up

Push up
Muscle Groups
  • Abs and Core
  • Chest
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps
Purposes
  • Upper-body strength
  • Trunk, hip and leg stability

Overview

The push up is a great upper body and core strength exercise. It does not require any equipment and it can be done anywhere. The push up is a favorite of many military exercise program. Even if you aren’t in the military the push up is a great exercise for over all fitness and conditioning.

Description

  • In a pushup position, balance on your hands and feet, with feet seperated wide.
  • Keep your head, neck, and body aligned in a straight.
  • Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms.
  • Push back up to the top.

Mistakes

  • Dropping the head
  • Letting the body sag, especially the low back
  • Holding the hips up too high