Push-up

Alternative forms

• pushup

Full definition of push-up

Adjective

Noun

1. An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.
• 2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreward", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xiiI did lots of push-ups and pull-ups, and my only regret is that I stopped doing them as a young adult when I finally got to work out in health clubs instead of my basement or garage.

Synonyms

• (exercise) press-up mostly UK