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Push-ups

Instructions
  1. Place your hands on the floor aligned with your shoulders
  2. Keep your body fully extended
  3. Perform the movement by bending your elbows until your chest approaches the floor
Tips
  • Avoid misaligning your hips with your torso
  • Keep your abdomen and glutes contracted
  • Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
Target Muscle
Primary
Chest Chest
Secondary
Triceps Triceps
Shoulders Shoulders

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