5 Upper Body Workouts At Home - Workouts Without Weights

#3 Push-Ups

The push-up is a complete upper body exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles in the chest region. The secondary target group includes the biceps, triceps, shoulders and the forearms.

Instructions:

Step 1: Lie on the floor in a prone position and quickly transition yourself into a high plank position. The arms should be positioned directly below the shoulders and must be perpendicular to the body. The feet must be placed close together throughout the duration of the exercise.

Step 2: Lower the body towards the floor until the chest is just inches above the ground.

Step 3: Hold for a moment and return to the initial position.

Repeat the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions.

Important tip: Vary the position of the arms to target the different regions of the pectoral muscles. Do not let the torso sag towards the floor while performing the push-ups.

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