Which muscle groups are worked when doing pushups?

Answer 1

The push up is actually what is termed a 'total body' exercise. While it is known as an upper body exercise, it works more muscles than just the chest and the arms.

Done from the toes, a push up challenges you to push 60% of your bodyweight, while working your abdominals and your glutes (butt). In fact, the push up is a fantastic abdominal exercise, so make sure it becomes part of your exercise program!

Doing a push up from the knees is simpler and less effective.

Answer 2

During a push-up the main muscles being worked are the pectoralis major muscles of the chest. Also being used are the triceps in the back of the upper arm, the deltoid muscles of the shoulders, and the serratus anterior muscles which are the muscles just under the armpits.

Answer 3

When properly done, the pectoral muscles, abdominal muscles and rotator cuff muscles (of the shoulders) receive a significant workout.

Answer 4

your pecs major is the prime mover,and your triceps are the secondary

Answer 5

The muscle you build are Biceps and Forearm most biceps, and i think a tiny bit of Leg muscle (carf) and unnoticable chest muscle

Answer 6

The triceps and Pectoralis Majors

Answer 7

the biceps

Answer 8

Triceps