What it is
A bodyweight pressing exercise performed from hands and toes while the trunk stays rigid.
Exercise Library
Pushup
Track pushups by clean reps, variation, rest time, and perceived difficulty.
Target area
Chest, shoulders, triceps, core, and shoulder blade control.
Why it matters
Pushups teach upper-body pushing strength, trunk tension, and repeatable pressing mechanics for app workout logs.
Step-by-step instructions
Use these cues for app form guide popups and workout-log reminders.
- 1Place hands slightly wider than shoulder width and step the feet back.
- 2Brace the core and keep the body in one long line from head to heels.
- 3Lower the chest toward the floor with elbows angled slightly back.
- 4Press the floor away until the arms return to a strong top position.
- 5Log clean reps only when the body line and depth stay consistent.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag or pike up.
- Flaring elbows straight out to the sides.
- Cutting every rep shorter as fatigue builds.
App-friendly short summary
Track pushups by clean reps, variation, rest time, and perceived difficulty.
Easier version
Use an incline pushup or wall pushup and keep the same body-line rules.
Harder version
Use a slower lowering tempo, pause near the bottom, or elevate the feet.
Safety notes
- Stop if wrist, shoulder, chest, or neck pain appears.
- Use handles, fists, or an incline if wrist extension is uncomfortable.
- Keep breathing instead of holding the breath for every rep.
Beginner terms explained
These definitions match the app form-guide popup language.
Brace
Lightly tighten the midsection as if preparing for a cough while still breathing.
Core
The muscles around the trunk and pelvis that help control posture and movement.
Range of motion
The pain-free distance a joint or body part moves during an exercise.