Push-ups

Learn how to do Push-ups with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

4K
MET 4.5 Chest TricepsShoulders No equipment

Push-ups is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Chest, with secondary activation of the Triceps, Shoulders. It has a MET value of 4.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 158 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Push-ups

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎

1 - Kneel down and place your hands flat on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder width.

2 - Extend your legs behind you.

Nice, you're in the starting position 👌

2 - Now, slowly lower yourself by bending your elbows until your chest touches the floor.

3 - After a very short pause, return to the starting position.

Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Muscles Worked by Push-ups

Primary Chest
Secondary
TricepsShoulders

Equipment

  • No equipment

Calories Burned Doing Push-ups

Calorie Calculator

MET 4.5
Estimated burn
158 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Push-ups

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders
MET value
4.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 158 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Push-ups

What muscles does Push-ups work?

Push-ups primarily targets the Chest, with secondary engagement of the Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you do Push-ups correctly?

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Kneel down and place your hands flat on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder width. 2 - Extend your legs

Is Push-ups good for beginners?

Push-ups has a MET value of 4.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Push-ups?

Push-ups requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of Push-ups?

Push-ups strengthens the Chest, engages the Triceps and Shoulders.

What exercises are similar to Push-ups?

Similar exercises to Push-ups include Madaidaicin Incline Dumbbell Press, Latsa benci na barbell, Bench Press Machine, Close Grip Barbell Bench Press.

Is Push-ups better than Madaidaicin Incline Dumbbell Press?

Both Push-ups and Madaidaicin Incline Dumbbell Press target the Chest. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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