Push-ups (English: push-ups; Push-ups. They are called push-ups in Chinese mainland, push-ups in Taiwan Province, China and palm pressure in Hong Kong and Macao. Common fitness exercises help to increase the effect of pectoralis major exercise.

It is a basic training in daily exercise and physical education class, especially in military physical training. Push-ups mainly exercise the muscles of upper limbs, waist and abdomen, especially the chest muscles. It is a very simple but effective strength training method. Beginners can practice push-ups in two groups, each group 15 to 20 times; Athletes with a certain foundation can do 3 groups, 20 times in each group; High-level people can try four groups of 30 to 50 push-ups

To achieve a perfect starting position of push-ups, the body must be kept in a straight line from the shoulders to the ankles, the arms should be placed on the chest, and the distance between the hands should be slightly wider than the shoulders. This can ensure that each movement can exercise the triceps brachii more effectively. When doing push-ups, it takes 2 to 3 seconds to completely put down your body. Finally, the distance between the chest and the ground should be about 2 to 3 cm. Then, you should immediately prop it up and return to the starting position.

If you can't do complete push-ups, you can also land on your knees. This is also the method you can choose when you can't finish formal push-ups and want to continue exercising.