Push-ups refer to any exercise where you push your body up from a lowered position; the exercises can be performed with the hands-on solid ground, by holding onto an object, or against one’s chest. Push-ups are a common form of physical exercise for developing triceps, pectoral muscles, and anterior deltoids.
Muscles Worked
Every time you do a pushup; your upper body muscles work to increase your height and lower again. The major muscle groups necessary to perform a push-up are the chest, arms, back, and shoulders. The exercises performed by these muscles include:
Push-ups help develop strength of the pectoral muscles, which are located on the front of your upper chest. Pushups also help to develop and tone the muscles in your chest. By training with pushups, you will develop and maintain muscle definition in your lower chest area. Another area of muscle growth and development is the lower back which will grow in size as you keep doing pushups.
Push-ups help to strengthen your arms and shoulders. The muscles responsible for pushing your body up include the triceps, deltoids, and biceps. You will work these muscles by lifting your own body when performing pushups. Push-ups also help to increase the strength of the forearms, which are responsible for gripping objects or holding onto a bar during this exercise.
Another area of muscle development is the upper back. The muscles in this region are responsible for helping you to maintain good posture and keeping your shoulders back and down. As with chest development; pushups will help develop and shape these muscles, giving you that well-defined fit body.
This exercise is ideal for strengthening the muscles of your shoulders, arms, chest, abdomen, and back. A full-body workout can be achieved by adding a plank to the end of your pushup routine. When done properly, push-ups are a great way to develop core strength and muscles in the chest, arms, and back.
