Push ups.....done wrong

>I thought the elbows pointing straight back were tricep
>push-ups, and the ones where the elbows are out emphasize the
>pecs.

Push-ups done with hands closer together and the arms close to the body (and usually elbows back, though there are some versions where the elbows flair) emphasize the triceps more. If the hands are wider, and arms are away from the body (with elbows pointing back or slightly flared)the move hits the chest more.
 
>I thought the elbows pointing straight back were tricep
>push-ups, and the ones where the elbows are out emphasize the
>pecs.

Push-ups done with hands closer together and the arms close to the body (and usually elbows back, though there are some versions where the elbows flair) emphasize the triceps more. If the hands are wider, and arms are away from the body (with elbows pointing back or slightly flared)the move hits the chest more.
 

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