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: Bench press mainly targets chest, shoulders, and triceps, not legs, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Push - ups use body weight as resistance, not variable resistance (variable resistance is like with machines that change resistance during movement), so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Push - ups only require the person's body weight and no additional weights or machines, while bench press needs a barbell/dumbbells and a bench, and dumbbell flies need dumbbells. This is a key distinction.
• Option D: Push - ups are a well - known chest exercise (along with shoulders, triceps, etc.), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

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