push-up

A multi-joint exercise & eccentric exercise, using bodyweight.

Considered a chest exercise, with the following muscle groups:

  • targeted: pectorals
  • secondary: deltoids (anterior deltoid), triceps, and abdominals

Level: intermediate.

Exercise grading: C (lacking easy progressive overload).

A.k.a.: bodyweight push-up


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