push-up
UK: ˈpʊʃ ʌp | US: ˈpʊʃ ʌp
n. an exercise in which a person lies facing the floor and raises their body by straightening the arms.
The term "push-up" is a compound word formed by combining "push" (from Old English puscan, meaning "to exert force") and "up" (from Old English upp, meaning "upward direction"). The word literally describes the motion of pushing one's body upward from the ground during the exercise. It emerged in the early 20th century as fitness terminology became standardized.
He does 50 push-ups every morning to stay fit.
Proper form is essential to avoid injury during push-ups.
She added push-ups to her daily workout routine.
The coach instructed the team to complete three sets of push-ups.
Push-ups are a simple yet effective way to build upper-body strength.