Pushups aren’t just a backup plan when you can’t hit the gym. They’re about the most effective functional exercises you can ...

Both bench dips and push-ups activate your triceps muscles. However, push-ups also heavily target the pectoralis major, while bench dips focus more on the latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid ...

Well, a study in the Journal of Exercise Science found that the push-ups and bench press performed at a similar intensity (40% one rep max) can produce similar hypertrophy and strength gains.