Push-Ups (Chest-Focused) Guide
- Exercise Type: Compound - engages and works multiple muscle groups at the same time.
- Targeted Muscle Groups:
How to perform?
How to perform: Hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width, keep the body in a straight line from head to heels. Lower chest to just above the floor, pause briefly, then press back up focusing on driving through the chest rather than the arms.
Muscles worked: primarily the pectoralis major, with triceps and anterior deltoids assisting. Proper form avoids sagging hips and ensures full range of motion. Push-ups are an effective accessory to reinforce pressing mechanics and increase time under tension.
Variations
This exercise doesn't have any variations
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