Definition

1. Noun:
   • An arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms: A press-up is a strength-training exercise where a person supports their body on their hands and toes while facing down, then lowers and raises their body by bending and straightening the arms.

Usage

• The word "press-up" is a countable noun. It refers to a single instance or repetition of the exercise.
• It is commonly used in contexts related to fitness, physical training, and sports.
• The plural form is "press-ups."

Examples

• Noun:
  • He does fifty press-ups every morning as part of his routine.
  • The trainer demonstrated the correct form for a press-up.
  • She added three sets of ten press-ups to her workout.

Advanced Usage

• "To do press-ups": This is the standard verb phrase used to describe performing the exercise.
  • Soldiers are often required to do press-ups during training.
• "A set of press-ups": Refers to a specific number of repetitions performed consecutively.
  • After the run, he completed three sets of twenty press-ups.

Variants and Related Words

• Push-up (noun): This is the more common term in American English for the same exercise. "Press-up" is primarily used in British English.
  • In the US, people usually say "push-up" instead of "press-up."

Synonyms

• Push-up (noun): The direct American English equivalent.
• Floor press (noun): A less common, more general term that can sometimes refer to a similar movement.

Antonyms

• Pull-up (noun): An exercise involving pulling the body upward, typically on a bar, which works opposing muscle groups.

Related Phrases

• "Drop and give me twenty (press-ups)": A stereotypical command from a drill instructor, meaning to immediately get on the floor and perform twenty press-ups.
  • The sergeant yelled at the recruit to drop and give him twenty.
• "Full press-up": A press-up performed with the body in a straight line, as opposed to a modified version (e.g., on the knees).
  • For maximum benefit, ensure you are performing a full press-up.
• "Modified press-up" or "Knee press-up": A easier variation of the exercise performed with the knees on the ground.
  • If a standard press-up is too difficult, start with modified press-ups.

Noun

1. an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms