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Exercise: Push Up
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: None
Type of Exercise: Compound
Welcome to the full guide on how to perform Push Up from Built Fit. Below you will learn how to perfect your form and technique for this exercise. Be sure to read the information on how to start and perform the exercise and then view the images and video to see it in action. Built Fit stresses the importance on perfecting the form of Push Up before you begin adding additional weight.
Starting Position: Lie face down on the floor with legs straight and toes on the floor. Place the hands directly under the shoulders.
The Exercise: While maintain a straight line through the shoulders down to the heels push the upper body up off the floor to a straight arm position. Slowly lower back down until the elbows are at 90 degrees and push back up.
Tips: For extra resistance these can be down with feet elevated on a step or bench. The hand position can be changed to alter the target area, as well. Close hands (6 to 12 inches apart) for more triceps or wider hands (6 to 8 inches outside the shoulders) for more pectoral isolation.
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