modified push-up

ˈmɒdəˌfaɪd pʊʃ ʌp

Definition

Definition of modified push-up - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

variationeasier version of a standard push-up

Beginners often start with modified push-ups before progressing to standard push-ups.
She prefers doing modified push-ups to build her strength gradually.
Modified push-ups are recommended for those recovering from injuries.

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Expressions with modified

genetically modified

adj.

having genes changed to resist pests or diseases

Genetically modified plants grow better in harsh climates.

genetically modified organism

organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering

Scientists created a genetically modified organism to produce insulin.

modified American plan

hotel rate with breakfast and dinner included

The resort offers a modified American plan for guests.

modified Harvard architecture

computer architecture with separate storage and signal pathways for instructions and data

The modified Harvard architecture allows simultaneous data and instruction fetches.

modified radical mastectomy

surgical removal of a breast and some lymph nodes

She underwent a modified radical mastectomy last year.

Expressions with push

push back

delay or postpone something

The meeting was pushed back by an hour..

push it

apply force to move something

You need to push it to open the door.

push off

move a boat into open water

The crew pushed off from the dock.

push on

resume or continue one's journey

After a short break, we pushed on to the next town.

give someone a push

move someone forward by pressing their body

He gave her a push to help her up the hill.

push one's way

move forward by using force against people or things

She had to push her way through the crowd.

push out

extrude or thrust something outward

The machine will push out the clay smoothly.

push over

apply force to make something fall

He pushed over the vase accidentally.

push past

move forcefully through a crowd or obstacle

She had to push past the crowd to exit.

push something on

move an object onto another surface

He pushed the book on the shelf.

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French:pompe modifiée, ...
German:leichter Liegestütz, ...
Italian:piegamento modificato, ...
Spanish:lagartija modificada, ...
Portuguese:flexão modificada, ...
Chinese:简易俯卧撑, ...
Japanese:修正プッシュアップ, ...
Arabic:تمرين ضغط معدل, ...
Hebrew:שְׁכִיבַת סְמִיכָה מוּתְאֶמֶת, ...
Russian:упрощенное отжимание, ...
Ukrainian:модифіковані віджимання, ...
Hindi:संशोधित पुश-अप, ...
Bengali:মডিফায়েড পুশ-আপ, ...
Catalan:flexió modificada, ...
Czech:klik na kolenou, ...
Danish:knæarmbøjning, ...
Dutch:gemakkelijke push-up, ...
Greek:τροποποιημένη κάμψη, ...
Hungarian:könnyített fekvőtámasz, ...
Khmer:លំហាត់បត់ដៃដែលកែសម្រួលឱ្យងាយជាងធម្មតា, ...
Korean:쉬운 푸시업, ...
Persian:شنای اصلاح‌شده, ...
Polish:łatwiejsza pompka, ...
Portuguese (BR):flexão modificada, ...
Romanian:flotare ușoară, ...
Swedish:modifierad armhävning, ...
Thai:วิดพื้นแบบง่าย, ...
Turkish:modifiye şınav, ...
Vietnamese:chống đẩy đầu gối, ...

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