Question

what distinguishes push - ups from other chest exercises such as the bench press and dumbbell flies?
a. the bench press also exercises the legs.
b. push - ups are a variable resistance exercise.
c. push - ups do not require any weights or machines.
d. push - ups are not actually chest exercises.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect: Bench press primarily targets chest, triceps, and shoulders, not legs.
• Option B is incorrect: Variable resistance refers to changing load through movement; push-ups use constant bodyweight resistance, while bench press with free weights is also constant resistance.
• Option C is correct: Push-ups only use bodyweight, no external weights or machines, unlike bench press (needs a bench and barbell/dumbbells) and dumbbell flies (needs dumbbells).
• Option D is incorrect: Push-ups are a standard chest-strengthening exercise.

Answer:

C. Push-ups do not require any weights or machines.