What do push-ups do?

Push-ups can bring many benefits to our body. They may provide great exercise for our whole body, and the effect is very significant. Studies have also shown that people who exercise more have stronger physical fitness than those who do not exercise. It can be seen that regular exercise is more similar. Exercise can be done in the form of push-ups. Push-ups can achieve a good exercise purpose. Let us understand what push-ups exercise is.

The main muscle groups exercised by push-ups are the pectoralis major and triceps, while they also exercise the anterior deltoid, serratus anterior and coracobrachialis as well as other parts of the body. Its main function is to improve the muscle strength of the upper limbs, chest, waist, back and abdomen.

Push-ups exercise different muscle tissues depending on the distance between the arms.

According to the distance between the arms, it can be divided into four types: super long distance, wide, medium and narrow:

1. Super long push-ups

Mainly exercises the outer pectoralis major and biceps. When the elbow angle is greater than 135 degrees, the biceps brachii are mainly used for force

2. Wide-grip push-ups

It is about 1.5 times the shoulder width, mainly exercises the outer side of the pectoralis major, while developing the anterior deltoid and triceps

3. Mid-range push-ups

Slightly larger than shoulder width, mainly exercises the middle part of the pectoralis major (increases thickness), while developing the anterior deltoid and triceps

4. Narrow Grip Push-ups

Smaller than shoulder width, place both hands in front of both nipples, mainly exercise the anterior deltoid and triceps, while developing the inner side of the pectoralis major (chest groove)

Knowing more about what push-ups are for, we can exercise all aspects of our limbs more effectively. At the same time, we must choose the exercise method that suits us best. We must not choose a method blindly, otherwise we will not be able to achieve a good exercise effect. This must attract the attention of each of us!