If you hate doing pushups, try these 5 alternative exercises that still work the chest muscles, shoulders, triceps and core.

With a modified push-up—whether you’re on your knees or elevating your hands—you’re essentially doing the same movement pattern as a traditional one, Dr. Reiner says.

Push back up into starting position and repeat 10 times. If you cannot perform a full pushup, drop to your knees for a modified version.