Pushup Definition

noun
An exercise for strengthening arm muscles performed by lying face down with the palms on the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms.
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Synonyms:
adjective
Being a bra designed to press the breasts upward and toward the center of the chest.
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Other Word Forms of Pushup

Noun

Singular:
pushup
Plural:
pushups

Pushup Sentence Examples

  • If you cannot yet execute a perfect pushup, start with modified forms of pushups and build up to the traditional version of a pushup.

  • Start the exercise ball tuck like you started the exercise ball pike, with your shins resting on top of the exercise ball, your body in a straight, pushup position.

  • When your partner says "down," immediately drop to the ground and perform a pushup.

  • Begin stepping your hands forward, pulling your torso over the top of the ball until your shins rest on the center of it, your body in a straight, pushup position.

  • Check out the following video of expert tips on Pushup Variations.

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Words Starting With

PPUPUS

Words Ending With

PUPHUP

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