Standard Push-Up
Standard Push-Up
Muscle Targeted: CHEST
- Begin in a push-up position hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Feet can be together or apart.
- Keeping back flat, slowly lower body toward the ground.
- Push back up to starting point by extending the elbows and contracting the chest.
- Repeat for reps.
Number of Sets: 6
Reps per Set: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
Rest Time: 1-2 minutes
Quick Tip:
- Variations of this exercise include performing the movement:
1) On your knees (modified push-ups).
2) With your hands on a push-up bars (increase in your range of motion).
3) Against a wall at an angle.
Strength Goal:
- Be able to do at least 10 weighted push-ups in a row with the resistance weight being at least 50% of your body weight.