Yes, but a press up does very little for the posterior chain. The focus is on pec major, anterior deltoids and triceps[1]. Throw in some body weight squats, som

Yes, but a press up does very little for the posterior chain. The focus is on pec major, anterior deltoids and triceps[1]. Throw in some body weight squats, some body rows, (off the desk) and a pinch of planking and you'd have a more suitable list of movements to counteract sitting. [1] Strength training anatomy, Frederic Delavier, pg 76.