Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
- Chest
- Hips & Buttocks
- Legs
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Purposes
- Chest strength
- Front deltoids strength
- Triceps strength
- Abdominal strength
- Hip strength
- Quadriceps (front thigh) strength
Overview
The push up is a great upper body and core 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.
- Keep your head, neck, and body aligned in a straight line.
- Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms.
- Push back up to the top.
Mistakes
- Dropping the head
- Drooping the lower back
- Keeping the hips too low
- Keeping the hips up too high
