<br />The push-up is often overlooked and considered unworthy of inclusion in many men’s training programmes. That’s a big mistake. Because when it comes to building a bigger and stronger chest, few moves are better than the classic bodyweight exercise that’s still used to separate the army men from the army boys.<br /><br />This effective chest builder can be done anywhere, any time – and it works your shoulders, triceps and abs too. And there are a number of great variations that mean you’ll never run out of simple moves that sculpt impressive pecs. <br /><br />Start with your hands underneath your shoulders and toes on the floor.<br /><br />Brace your core and raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.<br /><br />Keeping your weight on your arms, bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor. Don’t let your hips sag or rise during the set: if they sag, it puts pressure on your back; if they rise, it takes the tension off your chest.<br /><br />Pause briefly at the bottom, with your chest as close to the floor as possible without touching it.<br /><br />Press back up powerfully to return to the start.
