Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Push-ups work multiple upper-body and core muscles simultaneously, making them a functional, efficient strength exercise.Push-up capacity varies widely, but higher reps ...

The muscles worked by push-ups include the chest, shoulders, back, core, and arm muscles. This exercise is a great addition to any workout. There are several ways to modify or amplify your push-ups.

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The push-up is an exercise classic for a reason: It can be done anywhere, it doesn’t involve complicated steps or directions, and it gets lots of important muscles working. So it’s not really a ...