Push-up test
Muscle Groups
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Abs & Core
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Chest
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
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Shoulders
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Upper Body
Purposes
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Tests chest strength
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Tests shoulder strength
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Tests arm strength
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Tests trunk strength and stability
Description
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In a pushup position, balance on your hands and knees.
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Keep your head, neck, and body aligned in a straight line.
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Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms.
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Push back up to the top.
ProTip
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Keep your abs and glutes tight to help prevent the "sag" in the lower back
Mistakes
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Dropping the head
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Letting the body sag, especially the low back
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Holding the hips up too high