fitubaPush-ups
Chest · no equipment. Lower your body as one unit and keep shoulders, hips and feet in line.
Main muscle: Chest
Also works: triceps · shoulders · abs
Equipment: no equipment
Typical: 2–4 sets of 8–20, leaving 1–3 reps in the tank.
How to do it
- Lower your body as one unit and keep shoulders, hips and feet in line.
- Hands slightly wider than your shoulders, elbows about 45° from your body.
- Squeeze glutes and core; lower until your chest is close to the floor.
- Too hard? Put your hands on a bench or a sturdy table.
Common mistakes
- Letting your hips sag or piking your butt up.
- Flaring your elbows into a T.
- Pushing your head forward to “reach” the floor first.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Dumbbell bench press.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3 sets of 12 push-ups.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the push-ups work?
Main: chest. Also working: triceps and shoulders and abs.
How many sets and reps of push-ups?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 8–20, leaving 1–3 reps in the tank. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the extra weight on top of your bodyweight.
How do I log push-ups in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Push-ups and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3 sets of 12 push-ups” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Chest). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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