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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The test, which was traditionally conducted once or twice a year for students ages 10 to 17, included drills like push-ups and the back-and-forth PACER running test.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Our reviewer says: This strapless push-up bra is a must-have, despite being someone who hates padding.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Tips for proper form: To do burpees, squat down, put your hands on the floor, jump feet back to a plank, do a push-up, jump feet forward, and then explode upward.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The original test consisted of a one-mile run, one minute of sit-ups and a choice between push-ups or pull-ups, according to Harvard Health.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Our reviewer says: This strapless push-up bra is a must-have, despite being someone who hates padding.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Tips for proper form: To do burpees, squat down, put your hands on the floor, jump feet back to a plank, do a push-up, jump feet forward, and then explode upward.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The original test consisted of a one-mile run, one minute of sit-ups and a choice between push-ups or pull-ups, according to Harvard Health.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Push-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push-up. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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