Pushups

Chest

Pushups

LevelBeginner EquipmentBodyweight MechanicCompound ForcePush

The classic bodyweight push-up that trains the chest, shoulders and triceps while the core holds your body straight.

Strength

Primary musclesChest

Secondary musclesShoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 17–29 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked11 %

Effort during a set6.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Place your hands on the floor slightly wider than your shoulders.
2Extend your legs behind you with your toes on the floor.
3Brace your abs and make a straight line from head to heels.

How to perform

1Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.
2Keep your elbows about 45 degrees from your torso.
3Stop when your chest is just above the floor.
4Press the floor away until your arms are straight.
5Repeat for the target repetitions.