Press Up

Then, high up, he is forced into what seems an impossible position, his feet placed on the left-hand wall of the corner with both hands on the far edge of the other wall, leaving his body stretched horizontal to the ground as if about to do a press-up in the empty space. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Goldman Sachs was hit with a sexual discrimination lawsuit from three former female employees who claim the firm has a testosterone-driven culture of press-up contests on the trading floor, male-dominated golf outings and scantily clad escorts at an office Christmas party, reported the Guardian Sept. 15. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He lay still, his hands and feet keeping his tensed body just above the ground like the downstroke of one long press-up. ❋ Shelagh Power-Chopra (2010)

He lay still, his hands and feet keeping his tensed body just above the ground like the downstroke of one lo n g press-up. ❋ Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- (2000)

But if it hadn't been that Knight decided he needed a blademan, Harcourt wouldn't have bothered doing the first press-up. ❋ Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- (2000)

The press-up, also known as a push-up, is a versatile exercise that when performed correctly targets the chest, arms and core. ❋ David Higgins (2012)

I've fallen for English sense of humour, says Birdsong heroine How to do the perfect press-up For those of you inspired by Michelle Obama's her elegantly toned arms and impressive technique - here's how to do the perfect press up ❋ Unknown (2012)

Who watched Madam President, Michelle Obama, wipe the floor in a press-up competition with day-time chat show host Ellen DeGeneres last week? ❋ David Higgins (2012)

It is important to maintain this image of the "door" lying across your back in order for you to correct your position after every press-up. ❋ David Higgins (2012)