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push and pull bodyweight

push and pull bodyweight is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.

Step 2

Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.

Step 3

Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

Step 4

From the push-up position, pull your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.

Step 5

Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsdeltoids

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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