Push and pull bodyweight
The push and pull bodyweight exercise is a compound movement that targets the pectorals and engages multiple upper body muscles. It involves performing push-ups followed by pull-ups, providing a balanced workout for the chest and back.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Biceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Maintain a straight body line during push-ups.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Use a full range of motion for both push-ups and pull-ups.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- wrist pain
- elbow tendinitis
Also known as
Flessioni e trazioni a corpo libero, bodyweight chest exercises, bodyweight back exercises