The push-up is a well-known bodyweight exercise that builds upper body strength, targets the pecs, anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders) and triceps and develops pushing power. Pushing ...

Push-ups work your chest, shoulders, back, core, and arm muscles. Maintain a straight line with your body and keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to do a push-up effectively. You can pair push-ups ...

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