push-up

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

pectorals

How to perform

1. 1

   Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

2. 2

   Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.

3. 3

   Pause for a moment when your chest is just above the ground, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.