Table 2. Mean normalized (to bench press MVC) EMG activity. Push-ups Bench press Triceps Brachii Concentric Phase 7.9% ± 4.9% * 11.9% ± 3.9% Biceps Brachii Concentric Phase 9.4% ± 2.9% * 16.4% ± 10.1% Anterior Deltoid Eccentric Phase 11.0% ± 3.6% 7.1% ± 2.6% # * illustrate that EMG activity was significantly (p < 0.05) lower during the concentric phase of the push-ups versus the bench press. # represents a significant difference between the anterior deltoid activity during the eccentric phase of bench press and push-up repetitions.