What muscles do push-ups exercise?

Muscle training is something we should pay special attention to when we do exercise in our daily life. The quality and speed of muscle formation are directly related to our methods. However, there are many methods when exercising. Many friends rely on equipment, and many friends can practice by themselves at home. Generally, it is mainly through push-ups and other methods. Push-ups are also a method that everyone often uses. So, what muscles do push-ups exercise? Let’s take a look at it below.

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.

Standard Actions:

Your body must remain in a straight line from shoulders to ankles, and your arms should be placed at chest level, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart. 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 your chest should eventually be about 2 to 3 centimeters from the ground; then, immediately push up and return to the starting position.

If you can't do a full push-up, you can also get on your knees. This is also a method you can choose when you can no longer complete formal push-ups but still want to continue exercising.

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

1. Super long distance push-ups: mainly exercise the lateral 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: about 1.5 times shoulder width, mainly exercises the outer side of the pectoralis major, while developing the anterior deltoid and triceps

3. Middle-distance push-ups: slightly wider than shoulder width, mainly exercises the middle part of the pectoralis major (increases thickness), while developing the anterior deltoid and triceps

4. Narrow 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)

The above situation is an introduction to what muscles push-ups exercise. We can exercise through push-ups in our daily life, which can effectively exercise the strength and muscles of our upper limbs. We just need to pay attention to the correct movements when doing push-ups. We also need to persist every day. The effect will be better if we cooperate with the diet.