Push-up in Spanish

Push-up in Spanish is la flexión. You can also say la lagartija or la flexión de brazos.

flexión is feminine, so it takes la: la flexión.

In English, la flexión means push-up.

Push-up in Spanish is flexión (flehk-SYOHN), or lagartija or flexión de brazos. It's feminine: la flexión.

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How do you say push-up in Spanish?

Push-up in Spanish is la flexión. You can also say la lagartija or la flexión de brazos.

How do you pronounce flexión?

Say it flehk-SYOHN. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SYOHN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is flexión masculine or feminine in Spanish?

flexión is feminine, so it takes la: la flexión.

What does flexión mean in English?

In English, la flexión means push-up.

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.