Plenty of exercises work the upper body, but the humble press-up is one of the best. Not only can it be performed wherever you are (no gym equipment necessary), but it’s a real multitasker when it comes to hitting multiple muscles.
‘Press-ups target a lot of the upper body,’ explains Sarah Campus, personal trainer and founder of LDN Mums Fitness (). ‘This includes the chest and shoulder muscle groups,’ she says. But that’s not all.