Push up m Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- standard push up, regular push up
How to: Push up m
- Start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line.
- Bend your elbows to lower your body until your chest is just above the ground.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping a straight body line.
- Lowering too quickly or not lowering enough.
- Letting the hips sag or rise excessively.
Modifications
- Perform on knees to reduce intensity.
- Use an elevated surface for your hands to decrease resistance.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels to engage your core effectively.
- Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the ground for a full range of motion.
- Don’t let your elbows flare out too much to protect your shoulder joints.
Push up m Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
bodyweight
upper body
beginner
pectoralis major