Why is it way easier to do a push up that’s pushing full body weight but way harder to bench press that same amount?

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Why is it way easier to do a push up that’s pushing full body weight but way harder to bench press that same amount?

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Answer 1

Push up involves your whole core plus your arms plus your legs a little bit. bench press has your back on a hard surface. bench press is just your arms and chest. 🙂

Answer 2

Push up involves your whole core plus your arms plus your legs a little bit. bench press has your back on a hard surface. bench press is just your arms and chest. 🙂