Push-ups are a versatile exercise that can be done anywhere and deliver real results if done properly and with consistency. They are also adaptable to many different body types and fitness levels. Push-ups work many muscles in your body, including:

• Chest: Push-ups are often thought of as a chest exercise, and they do work the pectoralis major and minor muscles.

• Triceps: The triceps muscles on the back of the upper arms are also worked during push-ups.

• Shoulders: The anterior deltoids, or front shoulder muscles, are activated during push-ups.

• Core: Push-ups engage the core muscles, including the abdominals and lower back, by requiring you to maintain a plank position.

• Arms: Push-ups work the biceps and forearms as stabilizer muscles.

Push-ups offer many health benefits, including building upper body strength, reducing the risk of cardiac events, improving body composition, burning calories, protecting your shoulders and lower back from injuries, improving your balance and posture, improving your flexibility, and improving your performance in sports and athletic activities.

To perform a proper push-up, start by getting down on the ground with both feet and hands touching the floor with your hands placed slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders. Then, straighten your legs and your arms and lower your body until your chest nearly touches the ground. Finally, push yourself back up to the starting position.