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Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions)

How to do the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundBody OnlyBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions)

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor face down and body straight with your toes on the floor and the hands wider than shoulder width for a wide hand position and closer than shoulder width for a close hand position. Make sure you are holding your torso up at arms length.

  2. 2

    Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.

  3. 3

    Using your pectoral muscles, press your upper body back up to the starting position and squeeze your chest. Breathe out as you perform this step.

  4. 4

    After a second pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions): common questions

What muscles does the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) work?

The Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions)?

None. The Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) a compound or isolation exercise?

The Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions) with correct form?

Lie on the floor face down and body straight with your toes on the floor and the hands wider than shoulder width for a wide hand position and closer than shoulder width for a close hand position. Make sure you are holding your torso up at arms length. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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