Question

which major muscle group does the bench press and push - ups strengthen? gastrocnemius pectoralis latissimus dorsi gluteal

Explanation:

Bench press and push - ups are exercises that primarily target the chest muscles. The pectoralis (pectoral muscles) are the main muscles of the chest. The gastrocnemius is a calf muscle, the latissimus dorsi is a back muscle, and the gluteal muscles are in the buttocks. So the muscle group strengthened by bench press and push - ups is the pectoralis.

Answer:

B. Pectoralis (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with A: Gastrocnemius, B: Pectoralis, C: Latissimus Dorsi, D: Gluteal)