Which part of the body is exercised by push-ups?

Because push-ups are very convenient, require relatively little space, and there is no need to worry about equipment, some boys who are still in school often do this exercise in their dormitories after class. However, when exercising, you should pay attention to the standard of movements so that the exercise effect can be better. So, how should we do the movements? What parts of the body can be exercised by doing push-ups?

Standard push-up movements:

To achieve a perfect starting position for push-ups, your body must remain in a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles, and your arms should be placed at chest level, with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. This ensures that each movement works the triceps more effectively.

When doing push-ups, you should take 2 to 3 seconds to fully lower your body, and finally your chest should be about 2 to 3 centimeters away from the ground; then, immediately push up with force and return to the starting position.

The role of push-ups:

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 the main force.

2. Wide-grip push-ups

It is about 1.5 times the shoulder width, and 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, it 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).

Persisting in doing push-ups can exercise your chest muscles, back muscles, abdominal muscles, arm muscles, etc. It mainly exercises the upper body, which can make your muscles more developed and make you more manly, so male friends can persist in exercising. However, when exercising, you should pay attention to gradual progress to avoid harming your body.