push-up
noun
: a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes
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Here’s what experts had to say about the 11 push-ups challenge, how the exercise can help protect your health, and how to learn to do more and better quality push-ups.
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Some typical exercises include squats, push-ups, lunges, pull-ups, deadlifts, and bicep curls.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
For every pushing movement, such as push-ups or overhead presses, include a pulling movement such as rows or band pull-aparts.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Similar to the bra, this scoop top offers underwire bikini support and a push-up effect for all busts and body types.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Some typical exercises include squats, push-ups, lunges, pull-ups, deadlifts, and bicep curls.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
For every pushing movement, such as push-ups or overhead presses, include a pulling movement such as rows or band pull-aparts.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Similar to the bra, this scoop top offers underwire bikini support and a push-up effect for all busts and body types.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for push-up
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“Push-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push-up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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