push-up
noun
: a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes
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Comfort—and spending more time in relaxed settings in loungewear—has fueled this rise of softer, unstructured lingerie styles, while a nostalgic return to early-aughts glamour is bringing push-up bras back into the mix.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Trainers say a handful of simple exercises—like presses, curls, and push-up variations—effectively build upper-arm strength.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
The push-up bra worn by Tzuyu sold out shortly after their appearance.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Trainers say a handful of simple exercises—like presses, curls, and push-up variations—effectively build upper-arm strength.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
The push-up bra worn by Tzuyu sold out shortly after their appearance.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for push-up
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“Push-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push-up. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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