Push-up
About this move
Push-up is a intermediate chest exercise performed with just your bodyweight. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.4/5 rating and over 13,332 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Push-up work?
The Push-up primarily trains the chest, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Push-up?
None — the Push-up is a bodyweight exercise you can do almost anywhere.
Is the Push-up suitable for beginners?
The Push-up is rated Intermediate. Build a base with easier variations first, then progress into it.
Why is the Push-up in the Top 1000?
With a 4.4/5 rating and 13,332 saves, the Push-up ranks among the most trusted and effective chest exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Push-up
See step-by-step form cues, common mistakes and video demos for the Push-up.
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