Push Up

Exercise Overview

This a chest and core strengthening exercise that uses the body weight as resistance. Start by putting your hands on the floor wider than shoulder distance apart. Support the lower half of your body with balls of your toes. Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body. Generally your hands should be at your nipple line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved

Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis MinorAnterior DeltoidsSerratus Anterior

Related Conditions

AC Joint SprainRotator Cuff TearShoulder ImpingementLong Head Biceps TendinopathyOsteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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