{"id":8091,"date":"2020-08-06T15:13:56","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T15:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn: Classic Core-Strengthening Exercise For The Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\" >How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Benefits_Of_Push_Ups\" >Benefits Of Push Ups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Tone_Your_Entire_Body\" >Tone Your Entire Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Improve_Your_Stability_And_Balance\" >Improve Your Stability And Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Support_Your_Joints\" >Support Your Joints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Improve_Your_Heart_Health\" >Improve Your Heart Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#What_Muscles_Do_Push_Ups_Work\" >What Muscles Do Push Ups Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn-2\" >How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#How_To_Do_Push_Ups_Properly\" >How To Do Push Ups Properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Push_Up_Variations\" >Push Up Variations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Wall_Push_Up\" >Wall Push Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Modified_Push_Up\" >Modified Push Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Narrow_Push_Up\" >Narrow Push Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Clap_Push_Up\" >Clap Push Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Modified_Push_Up_Burn\" >How Many Calories Does A Modified Push Up Burn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#What_Are_The_Best_Push_Ups_For_Weight_Loss\" >What Are The Best Push Ups For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><\/span>How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people are trying to hit their weight loss goal, they place a lot of emphasis on their workout plan and diet. Calorie intake plays a prominent role in effective weight loss. Dieters understand that it is critical to control the amount of calories they consume. However, for some reason, many people don\u2019t realize that it is also important to know how many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each exercise burns. This helps to slim down faster and much more effectively. In this article you will find all the information you need about push ups \u2013 their benefits, variations, proper performance and more. But most importantly, you will find the answer to the most common question that pertains to push ups \u2013 how many calories does a push up burn?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-adda9a1fd4.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Push_Ups\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Push Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push ups belong to strength building exercises, and many people include them to their daily workout routine. If performed on a regular basis, this exercise offers a number of benefits to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tone_Your_Entire_Body\"><\/span><strong>Tone Your Entire Body<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push ups can be considered a full body workout. They engage numerous muscle groups and make your entire body strong and fit. By performing push ups on a regular basis you will also improve your muscle density (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/5-benefits-of-push-ups-tone-trim-get-back-in-shape-1265242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Stability_And_Balance\"><\/span><strong>Improve Your Stability And Balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By performing push ups, you train your proprioceptive muscle fibers which are responsible for keeping your body balanced. When an individual performs this type of workout, these fibers are constantly working to help them hold the position and prevent them from tipping over. Push ups train proprioceptive fibers and boost your stability and balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/5-benefits-of-push-ups-tone-trim-get-back-in-shape-1265242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31480 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3846-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3846.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3846-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3846.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3846.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_Your_Joints\"><\/span><strong>Support Your Joints<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you perform push ups properly and on a regular basis, they will strengthen the muscles around your shoulder joints. It is also important to gradually increase the amount of reps to strengthen your muscles sufficiently. Make sure not to overload low-trained muscles in order to avoid injuries. Doing everything gradually and carefully is a key to success (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326149#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Improve Your Heart Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While performing push ups, you use your own body weight to strengthen your muscles. You also engage large muscle groups to lift and lower your body. This helps to significantly increase your heart rate, strengthen your heart muscles and cardiovascular system in general. By performing workouts that increase your heart rate, you can lower your blood pressure, control your insulin and blood sugar levels, keep your weight in check and cut your risk of heart disease and even cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326149#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-push-ups-burn-fat\/\">Do Push Ups Burn Fat: A Full-Body Exercise That Will Kick Your Weight Loss Game Into Beast Mode<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Muscles_Do_Push_Ups_Work\"><\/span><b>What Muscles Do Push Ups Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think that push ups mainly target the upper body. Yes, chest and shoulder muscle groups, the muscles of upper and middle back, biceps and triceps \u2013 all these muscles are engaged when you perform push ups. However, because you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your body in a plank position, you also engage some your abs, buttocks, leg and lower back muscles and more. As you can see, push ups can be classified as a full body workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-21.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn-2\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, it is important to understand that there are a number of factors that affect the amount of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1400-calories-a-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you burn. Age, sex, amounts of daily activity, body size and composition, pregnancy, breastfeeding and more \u2013 all these factors influence your daily calorie burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319731#how-many-calories-are-burned-by-exercise-or-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are also different variations of push ups and their intensity, that have their impact as well. However, in general this workout helps to burn 7 calories per 1 minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/physical\/pdf\/PA_Intensity_table_2_1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better understanding, if a 180-pound man performs 100 push ups in 5 minutes, he will burn approximately 34 calories. Taking into account the fact that not everybody can perform push ups for 5 minutes at a time, the amount of burned calories per training session will be even lower. For instance, 20 push ups will take about 1 minute. The bottom line is you can\u2019t burn many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-burpees-burn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by performing push ups (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/314752-how-many-calories-do-100-push-ups-a-day-burn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the fact that push ups don\u2019t burn many calories, you can incorporate them into your strength workout or you can pump out 20 push ups as a part of your morning exercise routine. According to research, by working out before eating, you are less likely to opt for unhealthy foods after. By sticking to such a habit you are also less likely to eat extra foods that are unnecessary for your body. Add two push ups to your daily morning exercise routine every week, and when you are able to perform 50 push ups, you will get rid of additional 100 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jennifercohen\/2012\/10\/23\/here-are-some-100-calorie-workouts-for-your-work-day\/#251036867d93\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31443 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_Push_Ups_Properly\"><\/span><b>How To Do Push Ups Properly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of this exercise, but you need to know how to perform at least a standard variation. Get in a high plank position, so that you balance on your toes and hands. Make sure to place your hands a little bit wider than your shoulders. It is critical that your body forms a straight line. Avoid arching or sagging your back. Now, you should tighten your core muscles, your body shouldn\u2019t be relaxed. By engaging your abs you\u2019ll avoid sagging. Inhale and slowly lower your body, while bending your elbows. Stop when your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. Exhale and slowly get back to the starting position. It is important that your elbows are slightly bent \u2013 don\u2019t lock them down. That\u2019s one rep of a standard push up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/the-push-up-exercise-3120574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push_Up_Variations\"><\/span><b>Push Up Variations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already know how to perform standard push ups, but this exercise has a number of variations. Below you can see a list of the most popular types of push ups for different fitness levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32600 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Push_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wall Push Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of exercise will be perfect for beginners. It targets your chest, shoulders and arms. Stand in front of the wall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands flat on the wall shoulder-width apart at shoulder height and lean forward. Your arms should be extended. Inhale and lower your body to the wall while bending your elbows. Hold this position and slowly get back to the starting point. Remember, while performing this exercise, it is important to tighten your core and glutes. Aim for 3 sets of 12 reps with short pauses between sets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modified_Push_Up\"><\/span><strong>Modified Push Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This push up variation is slightly harder than the previous one. This is perfect for people who are not physically prepared for the standard one but feel that wall push up is not enough. Stand on your knees and hands. Your toes should touch the floor and hands should be below the shoulders. Keep your arms straight. Inhale and lower your body to the floor by bending the elbows. Make sure to engage your core and glutes. After a 1-second pause exhale and get back to the starting position. Perform 3 sets of 12 reps with short pauses between sets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32941 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narrow_Push_Up\"><\/span><strong>Narrow Push Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variation is more difficult than a standard exercise. It also engages your triceps. Basically, you should follow the same instructions as for the standard push up. The only thing you have to change is the position of your hands. Place them closer to each other below your chest. Aim for 3 sets of 12 reps with short pauses between sets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clap_Push_Up\"><\/span><strong>Clap Push Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most challenging type of push up and it is suitable for people with an advanced fitness level. Stand in a high plank position. Your hands should be placed a little bit wider apart than your shoulders. Remember about proper technique of performance \u2013 your body should for a straight line and your core muscles should be engaged. Inhale and bend your elbows to slowly lower your body close to the floor. Exhale and in one strong and quick movement straighten your arms, lift your hands off the floor and clap. Softly land on the floor with your hands. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent. Aim for 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps with short pauses between sets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33055 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how many calories does a push up burn\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Modified_Push_Up_Burn\"><\/span>How Many Calories Does A Modified Push Up Burn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already know that there are a bunch of factors that influence your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-squat-burn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calorie burn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On average, by performing modified push ups for one minute, an individual can burn less than 10 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/calories-burned-doing-modified-pushup-4019.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Best_Push_Ups_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>What Are The Best Push Ups For Weight Loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was mentioned before that push up isn\u2019t a be-all and end-all calorie-burning exercise. All the variations burn approximately the same amount of calories. It\u2019s not to say that you shouldn\u2019t use push ups and their variations to strengthen your muscles, tone your body and support your joints. If you aim to lose weight, you can add this exercise to your regular routine that should include both cardio and strength exercises. Couple working out with a healthy diet and caloric deficit, and your success is guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how many calories does a push up burn? Even though this is one of the most popular and effective exercises for muscle strengthening, it is not that effective for weight loss because push ups don\u2019t burn enough calories. If your aim is to shed unwanted pounds, it is vital to combine push ups with other exercises that help to burn necessary amounts of calories. Don\u2019t forget about a healthy diet, high quality sleep and hydration. Remember that your health is your top priority, and it is important to consult professionals before including new exercises to your routine in order to avoid injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/5-benefits-of-push-ups-tone-trim-get-back-in-shape-1265242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Benefits of Push Ups: Tone, Trim &amp; Get Back in Shape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, food.ndtv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319731#how-many-calories-are-burned-by-exercise-or-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculating how many calories are burned in a day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/calories-burned-doing-modified-pushup-4019.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories Burned Doing a Modified Pushup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, livehealthy.chron.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/physical\/pdf\/PA_Intensity_table_2_1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jennifercohen\/2012\/10\/23\/here-are-some-100-calorie-workouts-for-your-work-day\/#251036867d93\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here Are Some 100-Calorie Workouts For Your Work Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, forbes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/314752-how-many-calories-do-100-push-ups-a-day-burn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Many Calories Do 100 Push-Ups Burn Daily?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/the-push-up-exercise-3120574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Do Pushups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326149#summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if you do pushups every day?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640#8-types-of-pushup\">Which muscles do pushups work?<\/a> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn When people are trying to hit their weight loss goal, they place a lot of emphasis on their workout plan and diet. 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Calorie intake plays a prominent role in effective weight loss. Dieters understand that it is critical to control the amount of calories they consume. However, for some reason, many people don\u2019t realize that it is also important to know how many <\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> each exercise burns. This helps to slim down faster and much more effectively. In this article you will find all the information you need about push ups \u2013 their benefits, variations, proper performance and more. 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Woods","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/cb8a7b287735ff360c40840161a6dbbe"},"headline":"How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn: Classic Core-Strengthening Exercise For The Win","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/"},"wordCount":1821,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-a-push-up-burn\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_423012070-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Core Workouts"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How Many Calories Does A Push Up Burn<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people are trying to hit their weight loss goal, they place a lot of emphasis on their workout plan and diet. Calorie intake plays a prominent role in effective weight loss. Dieters understand that it is critical to control the amount of calories they consume. However, for some reason, many people don\u2019t realize that it is also important to know how many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each exercise burns. This helps to slim down faster and much more effectively. In this article you will find all the information you need about push ups \u2013 their benefits, variations, proper performance and more. But most importantly, you will find the answer to the most common question that pertains to push ups \u2013 how many calories does a push up burn?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_Many_Calories_Does_A_Push_Up_Burn\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-adda9a1fd4.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Benefits Of Push Ups<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push ups belong to strength building exercises, and many people include them to their daily workout routine. If performed on a regular basis, this exercise offers a number of benefits to your body.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<h3><strong>Tone Your Entire Body<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push ups can be considered a full body workout. They engage numerous muscle groups and make your entire body strong and fit. 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