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Push-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Start in a comfortable high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

Desk exercise

Push-ups

A simple move for your chest and arms, done on the floor. About 35 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
chest and arms

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How to do push-ups

  1. Set

    Start in a comfortable high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

  2. 1

    Keep your body in one steady line.

  3. 2

    Bend your elbows and lower your chest slowly.

  4. 3

    Press the floor away to return.

Take care. Use your knees or choose another exercise if this position is not comfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.