Exercises / Intermediate
T push-ups
- Triceps
- Abs
- External Rotators
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
- Lower Trapezius
- Rear Deltoid
- Side Deltoid
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 8
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
To perform a push-up.
start by extending your arms and then lifting one arm up towards the sky, twisting your torso.
This last movement adds shoulder work to the exercise.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Abs
External Rotators
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
Lower Trapezius
Rear Deltoid
Side Deltoid
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique35
- Cardio30
- Mobility50
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Quick Fullbody
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid
43 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Discovery Routine
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Quadriceps ∙ Glutes
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Goku - Shoulders & Triceps
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Abs
50 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Capsule Corp fullbody
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Abs
56 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Lida - Chest and biceps
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Abs
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Shoulders and legs
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Abs
33 min · 6 exercises
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