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Push-Up

BodyweightCompoundEasy to learn
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Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Chest

Also delts, triceps, abs

You need

Nothing but the floor

How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Body in one straight line, glutes tight
  2. 2Chest to the floor every rep
  3. 3Elbows at about 45° from your body

Most common mistake

Half reps with the hips sagging.

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Research
64
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Why research scores it 64
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%2/5
Low cost · 20%5/5

Great until it’s easy. After that, progressing it means awkward variations.

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