A bodyweight exercise performed in a plank position, lowering the chest to the ground and pushing back up to starting position. It targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.
From 'push' (to press away) + 'up' (upward direction). The exercise dates to ancient times but was standardized in military fitness testing in the early 1900s, becoming a universal measure of upper body strength.
The humble push-up has over 50 variations, from diamond push-ups targeting triceps to archer push-ups building unilateral strength! It's the most democratically accessible exercise - requiring no equipment yet capable of challenging even elite athletes.
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