Push Up Variations

One of the most simple exercises you can train at home is the push-up. It is also effective. The traditional push-up has been shown to be as effective as the bench press for improving chest and triceps growth when performed at the same intensity [1].
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But there are so many different push-up variations. Which one should you use? In this post, I showcase 14 different push-up variations and briefly note the main purpose of each variation. This is not an exhaustive list of push-up variations, but I think this gives you a good overview of the main options.
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One way you can keep yourself motivated for your home-workouts during this period is by setting performance-goals for yourself. You can pick and choose which push-up variations you would like to focus on based on your training goals.