Push-ups - Press-ups - Planks

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kcasey155
kcasey155 Posts: 968 Member
edited February 14 in Getting Started
Can someone explain the difference please? And how to do each?

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Although there maybe an additional definition, push-ups are American and press ups are British.

    Planks start in the same position, but don't move: all of the focus is on maintaining stability for as long as possible, to strengthen the stabilizing muscles.
  • 125KC
    125KC Posts: 71 Member
    Push ups and press ups are the same, but the differnece btwn push ups and planks - my understanding - In a plank your arms and hands are DIRECTLY under your shoulders, or you are on your forearms. In a push up your hands are placed wider than your shoulders
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,736 Member
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  • kcasey155
    kcasey155 Posts: 968 Member
    Ah, ok. Thanks guys!
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