pThe pushup is one of the most basic but effective moves for strength and conditioning.ppThis humble muscle-building exercise trains the muscles in your chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs. Add the slightest tweak and that burn can quickly shift from a killer chest pump to a brutal ab ripper. While there are countless variations—some of which require near-superhuman strength—these modifications are suitable for both beginner and intermediate athletes.ppMen's Fitness' Mike Simonea demonstrates each variation in the video above.p1. Traditional pushuppThe basic starting point.p2. Wide-grip pushuppEngages the shoulders more.p3. Close-grip pushuppEngages the triceps more.pp[RELATED1]p4. Clap pushuppImproves power and explosiveness.p5. One-leg pushuppEngages the core more.p6. Dead-stop pushuppAlso known as a "hand-release pushup," this can help ease tension on the joints.pp[RELATED2]p7. Eccentric pushuppEmphasizes the muscle-lengthening phase of the pushup, enabling you to change the stimulus on your muscles.p8. Spider-Man pushuppEngages the core more and improves hip mobility.p9. One-armed incline pushuppForces the chest to work in an unbalanced state.p10. Decline pushuppWorks more of the upper chest and shoulders.p11. Incline pushuppWorks more of the lower chest and triceps.