Why Pushups Are An Amazing Workout!
/Pushups are hard. But it is because of this that they are amazing for you.Like any challenging exercise, it is very important that you keep your form. If need be, it is better to do modified pushups with perfect form, than regular pushups with a drooping neck or hips, or bent neck.
Doing a proper pushup works your core, chest, and arm muscles. The further apart you place your hands, the more your chest is targeted. Closer your hands are the more your triceps are targeted. Another way to target your triceps is to keep your elbows close to your body.
There are many different variations of pushups, all of which target the muscles in different ways. Below find a few of my favorite variations. Try some and have fun experimenting. Be safe and use proper form!
Pushup Variation #1: Feet Elevated Pushups
Pushup Variation #2: Incline Pushups
Pushup Variation #3: BOSU Ball Pushups
Pushup Variation #4: Row Pushups
Pushup Variation #5: T-Pushups
Pushup Variation #6: Standard Pushup w/Mountain Climber
- Start on your hands and toes, in full plank position, with your shoulders positioned above your hands.
- Engage your core by trying to bring your belly button toward your spine, then slowly lower your body toward the ground while keeping your neck and spine aligned
- When your chest is about the size of a fist away from the ground, slowly press back up to full plank position.
- Repeat! Try for 10 if you’re just beginning — or challenge yourself and see how many you can do before you fail.
- If you are unable to perform from a plank position, drop your knees to the ground, bring your body to a 45 degree angle, from knees to head. All other positioning is the same