What muscles do use in push ups?

Answer 1

push ups train the pecs upper back biceps triceps and pretty much the whole core of the body. Hello,

Push ups have been used by the Military as the back bone of their p/t program for years. They are great-- at least in the beginning at building the muscles of your chest , arms, front deltoids and back. And to some extent the abs.

The problem with push ups as with many bodyweight exercises is that the main component of building muscle is progressive resistance. With out it your muscles will stop responding -- by not growing.

The use of resistance bands or a perfect push up type device is critical to insuring that you get muscle growth as opposed to muscular endurance.

Answer 2

dependin on how wide or close your hands are it will work either your shoulders if your hands are wide your triceps and back if your hands are close and at medium it will work most all chest muscles

Answer 3

pushups promote strength, balance and stability by developing several key muscles, including the pectoralis major in the chest, the deltoids or shoulder muscles, the scapular muscles and rotator cuff, the triceps located on the back of the upper arm and the upper back muscles.

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Answer 4

A slow pushup with full rang of motion works the chest, upper back, shoulders, rotator cuff, abdominals, hip flexors, and triceps. That's only when they are performed slowly with a full range of motion.

Answer 5

the pectoral muscles, the triceps and partially the biceps

Answer 6

Predominately the Pectoral and biceps, with some peripheral affect on the abs, back and other arm and shoulder muscles.

Answer 7

Your sexual muscles. and your glutuoes maximus

Answer 8

you are very wrong and your obviously naming the only muscle you can think of, pushups mainly use your pecs and triceps

Answer 9

mainly the triceps