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What muscle groups are targeted during regular push-ups?
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?
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?
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?
What potential disadvantage of push-ups is associated with wrist issues?
How can regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?
How can regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular push-ups?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular push-ups?
What potential issue may some individuals experience during push-ups?
What potential issue may some individuals experience during push-ups?
How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like swimming and tennis?
How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like swimming and tennis?
Which muscle group is NOT engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?
Which muscle group is NOT engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?
What specific body parts are targeted during regular push-ups?
What specific body parts are targeted during regular push-ups?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of regular push-ups?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of regular push-ups?
How do regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?
How do regular push-ups contribute to over-all fitness and well-being?
Which muscle group is primarily engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?
Which muscle group is primarily engaged to enhance core stability during push-ups?
How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like basketball?
How do push-ups contribute to athletic performance in sports like basketball?
Which muscle group is NOT targeted during regular push-ups?
Which muscle group is NOT targeted during regular push-ups?
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Muscle groups targeted by push-ups
Muscle groups targeted by push-ups
Chest, triceps, and shoulders are the primary muscle groups exercised.
Bone density improvement from push-ups
Bone density improvement from push-ups
Push-ups help improve bone density by stimulating bone formation.
Core stability muscles in push-ups
Core stability muscles in push-ups
Abdominal muscles, lower back, and hips are engaged for core stability.
Wrist issues from push-ups
Wrist issues from push-ups
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Fitness benefits of push-ups
Fitness benefits of push-ups
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Not a benefit of regular push-ups
Not a benefit of regular push-ups
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Issues during push-ups
Issues during push-ups
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Push-ups and athletic performance
Push-ups and athletic performance
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Muscle group NOT engaged for stability
Muscle group NOT engaged for stability
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Specific body parts targeted
Specific body parts targeted
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Disadvantage of push-ups
Disadvantage of push-ups
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Cardiovascular contribution
Cardiovascular contribution
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Core stability in push-ups
Core stability in push-ups
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Push-ups in basketball
Push-ups in basketball
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Muscle group NOT targeted
Muscle group NOT targeted
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