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Push-up
Muscles involved
The push-up is the classic bodyweight pressing move. It builds your chest, triceps, shoulders and core anywhere.
How to do it
- Position yourself face down with hands under your shoulders and arms extended.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows to 90 degrees as you inhale.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and your core contracted.
- Push your body upward by extending your elbows as you exhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your body straight from head to heels. - Lower until your elbows form 90 degrees or your chest almost touches the floor. - Push with your chest and triceps, keeping your core active.
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