-Sit on the edge of a bench with your hands gripping the edge beside you. -Slide forward and lower your body by bending your ...

demonstrates the proper form for the push-up. Special thanks to David Sanders. Following is a transcript of the video. They’re easy to do when you have no equipment and you can work the chest ...

Once you’ve nailed the correct technique of a standard push-up, you can apply the same principles to the other variations. Like many exercises, the push up is commonly done incorrectly.

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT The muscles worked by push-ups include the chest, shoulders, back, core, and arm muscles.

Besides strengthening and toning your arms and chest, push-ups can also lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. But you ...