Exercises are vital for general body fitness and well-being. This is probably the reason why many people visit the gyms or have private exercise programs at home. Needless to say, push-ups are one of the best exercises ever invented. However, according to Meek Mill, an American based rapper, push-ups are not only a source of physical strength but also earns you $20. In a video captured by fans, Meek Mill is seen offering an elderly homeless man $20 only if he does 20 push-ups. Though quite skeptical, the man agrees and goes down for 20 push-ups.
With that said, there is much interest as to how to do push-ups in the right way. Probably, it is the best exercise as it requires no equipment, skills but just some clues. They …show more content…
Keep track of the number of repetitions you can do perfectly. Once you manage 20 repetitions per day, progress to the next level, which is the elevated or inclined push-ups.
Elevated Push Ups
This form of push-ups is just what they sound like. The hands are placed on a relatively elevated surface. This could be a kitchen table or some blocks that are inches off the ground. The choice of the level of elevation depends on your individual strength and experience. For those who progressed from wall push-ups, the back side of a bench or a picnic table can provide a perfect height. Position your hands and feet at the positions mentioned in the other forms.
Work on accomplishing four sets of elevated push-ups with a two-minute break daily. Like the wall push-ups, keep track of the repetitions and once you can complete four sets of 20 repetitions, proceed to regular push-ups, knee push-ups or other intriguing forms.
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Fortunately, there are dozens of other push-up variations that besides alleviating the boredom, makes things interesting and difficult. These variations are less of strength and muscle building but more of muscle endurance. Some of the variations include:
One foot push-ups. Probably the easiest variation, it requires that your body stays in balance throughout the movement.
Walking push-ups. This adds some degree of difficulty by requiring you to move in between the reps.
Decline push-ups. They work more on shoulder and triceps.
Triceps push-ups. They work crazily on your triceps.
Dive bomber push-ups. Funky and difficult but fun to do.
Plyometric push-ups. These variations are brutal and can result in muscle wear in a few reps.
Conclusion
Push-ups, just like other exercises, are a source of healthy body physique. However, many people do them wrong. Therefore, with the layout mentioned above, you can be certain of accomplishing perfect push-ups that will result in overall muscle strength, building, and endurance. Good luck as you try out the