Exercise guide

Push-ups – Classic Done Right

Train chest and triceps anywhere when body tension is solid.

Zielmuskeln

Muscles used

The visual shows which muscle areas are mainly and secondarily involved in this exercise.

Primary
Brust
Secondary
Trizeps Schultern Core
Video

Training video

Short technique clips for proper execution, common mistakes and key details of this exercise.

Target muscles

Chest, triceps, front delts, core

Execution

  • Place hands slightly wider than shoulders.
  • Keep your body rigid like a plank.
  • Lower chest close to the floor.
  • Press up with elbows slightly back.

Common mistakes

  • Sagging hips.
  • Head drifting forward.
  • Half reps.

Progression

Incline → standard → decline → weighted.

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Dips

Highly effective when shoulder position and control stay solid.

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