Push-up
A closed-chain bodyweight press that develops the chest, triceps, shoulder girdle, and trunk control.
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| Exercise Name | Body Region | Muscles | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Push-up
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- Horizontal push (Movement Pattern)
Pressing resistance away from the torso primarily in the horizontal plane.
| Exercise | - Push-up |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Horizontal push |
| Muscles Involved | - 5 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - Yes |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
| Body Position | - prone |
| Skill Level | - beginner |
Push-up
A closed-chain bodyweight press that develops the chest, triceps, shoulder girdle, and trunk control.
- Horizontal push (Movement Pattern)
Pressing resistance away from the torso primarily in the horizontal plane.
| Exercise | - Push-up |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Horizontal push |
| Muscles Involved | - 5 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - Yes |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
| Body Position |
