Push-up

This simple calisthenics exercise targets your chest, front shoulders and triceps. It also benefits your midsection as a whole.
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Push-up
  1. Begin on your hands and knees, placing your hands on the floor about shoulder-width apart, palms flat.
  2. Place your hands directly beneath your shoulders (not forward).
  3. Extend your legs straight, resting on your toes.
  4. Compress your abs.
  5. Stiffen your torso so that your back forms a straight line from the top of your head to your heels.
  6. Bend your elbows and lower your body until your nose or chest touches the floor.
  7. Push yourself back to your starting position.