What Muscles Do Pushups Work

 

Pectoralis Major:  This is the large chest muscle responsible for pushing movements.

 

Deltoids:  These shoulder muscles help stabilize the arms during the movement.

 

Triceps Brachii:  These muscles are located at the back of the upper arm and are engaged during the extension

 

Core Muscles:  Pushups engage the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis (abs) and obliques

 

Serratus Anterior:  This muscle, located on the sides of the chest, helps to stabilize the shoulder blades.

 

Rhomboids:  These muscles, located between the shoulder blades, help stabilize the shoulder blades

 

Rotator Cuff Muscles:  These smaller muscles around the shoulder joint are activated to stabilize the shoulder

 

Latissimus Dorsi:  Although not a primary mover, the lats, located on the sides of the back, are engaged

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