One of the most common exercises that most people learn in their adolescence is the push up. Simple. Straightforward. Tested. Still, does this muscle-building staple get the credit that it deserves? It builds your chest and your triceps and works your core. The push up can also benefit a collection of muscle groups with some simple tweaks or variations. We spoke with industry experts and also scoured the web for the most effective and most practical variations of the push up. Check out our list below.
Note: We are not saying that you need to do all 19 of these. Take a look at each and if you’re up for the challenge, give them a try. From there, feel free to mix them into your routine to help maximize results. For the most part, each variation gives some added benefits to help you increase strength and/or size.