Poll Result

What do you call this exercise?

The exercise is known by a few different names depending on region, spelling preference, and even style guides. The results above may be a reflection of where in the world the voters are located.

• Push-Up – most widely used spelling, especially in the US.
• Pushup – often used informally or in fitness articles where simpler spelling is preferred.
• Press-Up – the standard term in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
• Pressup – less common, but still seen in some British writing.

Other possible terms or variations:

• Floor Press (though sometimes this refers to a barbell exercise).
• Chest Press (Bodyweight) – occasionally used in gym programming.
• Body Press – rare, but descriptive.
• Modified Push-Up – for versions like knee push-ups or wall push-ups.

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