Chest exercise

Push Ups

How to do the Push Ups with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Begin in prone position on the floor with your arms slightly wider than shoulder width. Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine. Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself to the floor, until your elbows are at a…
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Illustration showing the Push Ups
Targets

Muscles worked

Chest muscle Chest Primary Triceps muscle Triceps Secondary
Technique

How to do the Push Ups

  1. 1 Begin in prone position on the floor with your arms slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. 2 Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine.
  3. 3 Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself to the floor, until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
  4. 4 Exhale while contracting your chest muscles and pushing back up through your hands, returning to the start position.