press-up

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press-up

A man does press-ups on a gym mat.

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.
press-up

A man does press-ups on a gym mat.

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

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