Push-Up Variations Quiz
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What muscle groups are targeted during regular push-ups?

  • Biceps and shoulders
  • Quadriceps and hamstrings
  • Abdominals and obliques
  • Chest, triceps, and shoulders (correct)
  • How can push-ups contribute to bone density improvement?

  • By stretching the bones
  • By reducing bone density
  • By compressing the bones
  • By stimulating bone formation (correct)
  • Which muscle groups are engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?

  • Triceps and biceps
  • Deltoids and pectorals
  • Quadriceps and hamstrings
  • Abdominal muscles, lower back, and hips (correct)
  • What potential disadvantage of push-ups is associated with wrist issues?

    <p>Wrist strain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?

    <p>By enhancing strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular push-ups?

    <p>Increasing risk of osteoporosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential issue may some individuals experience during push-ups?

    <p>Wrist strain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like swimming and tennis?

    <p>By improving strength and power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is NOT engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?

    <p>Forearm muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific body parts are targeted during regular push-ups?

    <p>Chest and shoulders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of regular push-ups?

    <p>Shoulder strain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?

    <p>By enhancing cardiovascular health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is primarily engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?

    <p>Abdominal muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like basketball?

    <p>By improving strength and power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is NOT targeted during regular push-ups?

    <p>Quadriceps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Muscle groups targeted by push-ups

    Chest, triceps, and shoulders are the primary muscle groups exercised.

    Bone density improvement from push-ups

    Push-ups help improve bone density by stimulating bone formation.

    Core stability muscles in push-ups

    Abdominal muscles, lower back, and hips are engaged for core stability.

    Wrist issues from push-ups

    Wrist strain can occur during regular push-ups.

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    Fitness benefits of push-ups

    Push-ups enhance strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

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    Not a benefit of regular push-ups

    Increasing risk of osteoporosis is NOT a benefit.

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    Issues during push-ups

    Some individuals may experience wrist strain while doing push-ups.

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    Push-ups and athletic performance

    Push-ups improve strength and power which contribute to athletic performance in sports.

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    Muscle group NOT engaged for stability

    Forearm muscles are NOT engaged to enhance core stability in push-ups.

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    Specific body parts targeted

    Chest and shoulders are specifically targeted during regular push-ups.

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    Disadvantage of push-ups

    Shoulder strain is a potential disadvantage of regular push-ups.

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    Cardiovascular contribution

    Regular push-ups contribute to overall cardiovascular health.

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    Core stability in push-ups

    Abdominal muscles are primarily engaged to enhance core stability.

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    Push-ups in basketball

    In basketball, push-ups contribute by improving strength and power.

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    Muscle group NOT targeted

    Quadriceps are NOT targeted during regular push-ups.

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