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Bodyweight Floor Push Up

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up is a foundational upper-body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while engaging the core for stability. It builds pressing strength using bodyweight resistance.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
Yes
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How to

How to do the Bodyweight Floor Push Up

  1. 01

    Start in a high plank position with hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  2. 02

    Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.

  4. 04

    Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows.

  5. 05

    Stop just before your chest touches the floor.

  6. 06

    Push through your hands to return to the starting position.

  7. 07

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Avoid letting your hips sag or rise.
  • Keep your elbows at a slight angle from your body.
  • Move with control rather than speed.
Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Bodyweight Floor Push Up work?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up primarily targets the Chest. Supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps, Abs, Glutes.

Is the Bodyweight Floor Push Up a compound or isolation exercise?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Floor Push Up?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Floor Push Up?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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