They are particularly good at working out the following muscle groups: Triceps and biceps Pectoral (chest) muscles Shoulders Lats (latissimus dorsi muscles, located on your back) Push-ups can also ...

The muscles worked by push-ups include the chest, shoulders, back, core, and arm muscles. This classic exercise has held its ground as countless fitness trends have come and gone and is a great ...

Let’s be honest, you can’t get a more simple, yet effective, exercise for building upper body strength than the basic push-up. But, once you become a push-up pro, you’ll probably be looking ...

"It helps me to stand up straight, and it just helps me feel strong. And I never have any back pain, which I attribute to planking and push-ups." Related stories Read next ...