Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Push-up, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Pectoralis major |
| Also | Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
Set the hands slightly wider than the shoulders and tuck the elbows to about 45 degrees.
How to do it well
- Keep a straight line from head to heels
- Lower the chest to the floor
- Press up while bracing the core
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Flaring the elbows to 90 degrees
Free programs with Push-up
- Bodyweight Full Body (3 day)
- Bodyweight Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Hotel Gym (3 day)
- Garage Gym: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Bodyweight: Twice a Week
- Bodyweight Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.