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Floor Push-Up

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floor push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, lower back, middle back, shoulders and triceps ...more

floor push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, lower back, middle back, shoulders and triceps.

Learning proper floor push-up form is easy with the step by step floor push-up instructions, floor push-up tips, and the instructional floor push-up technique video on this page. floor push-up is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the floor push-up video, learn how to do the floor push-up, and then be sure and browse through the floor push-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Be sure to exhale as you push up from the down position and inhale as you lower yourself down.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line and do not let your hips sag or your head dip down.
  3. Keep your elbows in and not flared out.

Variations

  1. Adjust the width of your hands to target different areas of the chest.
  2. Perform traditional push-ups where you do not every touch the ground until you are completely done with your set.
  3. Place a weight plate on your back to increase resistance.

Other Names

  • Single Push-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Tips

  1. Be sure to exhale as you push up from the down position and inhale as you lower yourself down.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line and do not let your hips sag or your head dip down.
  3. Keep your elbows in and not flared out.

Variations

  1. Adjust the width of your hands to target different areas of the chest.
  2. Perform traditional push-ups where you do not every touch the ground until you are completely done with your set.
  3. Place a weight plate on your back to increase resistance.

Other Names

  • Single Push-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound