Push Up

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Bodyweight exercise
Strength training exercise
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Press-up
gptkbp:benefit Enhances muscular endurance
Improves core stability
Improves upper body strength
gptkbp:canBeModifiedFor Advanced
Beginner
Rehabilitation
gptkbp:commonIn Military training
Calisthenics
Physical fitness tests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Push Up
gptkbp:movement Compound exercise
Lower body until chest nearly touches floor
Push back up to starting position
gptkbp:namedAfter The action of pushing up the body from the ground
gptkbp:numberOfStages Start in plank position
gptkbp:performedAt Prone position
gptkbp:riskFactor Shoulder injury if performed incorrectly
Wrist strain
gptkbp:secondaryMuscleWorked gptkb:Anterior_deltoid
gptkb:Serratus_anterior
gptkb:Triceps_brachii
Core muscles
gptkbp:targetMuscle Pectoralis major
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:military
Athletes
Fitness enthusiasts
gptkbp:variant Clap push up
Decline push up
Diamond push up
Incline push up
One-arm push up
Wide push up
gptkbp:weapon No
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Freestylers
gptkb:Roland_Schimmelpfennig
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6