Bodyweight

Push Up

Push Ups are classic bodyweight exercises that enhance upper body strength. Targeting the chest, arms, shoulders, and core, they are superb for building endurance and crucial for any fitness routine.
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Push Up instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Start on the floor and position your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
2
Push your whole body up, maintaining a straight line from your heels to your head.
3
Descend by bending your arms until your chest nearly touches the floor.
4
Push your body back up to the starting position.
5
Avoid hunching or curving your back and make sure to breathe out while lifting up and breathe in while going down.
Start on the floor and position your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
Push your whole body up, maintaining a straight line from your heels to your head.
Descend by bending your arms until your chest nearly touches the floor.
Push your body back up to the starting position.
Avoid hunching or curving your back and make sure to breathe out while lifting up and breathe in while going down.
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