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#0662 · Chest · Pectorals

Push-up

Target
Pectorals
Body part
Chest
Equipment
Body Weight
MET
4.5
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Deltoids, Core

Instructions

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
  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. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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