Push ups, how benificial are they? I say A LOT!

[bigbet1234]

They work the chese, shoulders, tricep, stomach and more

 

[Seymour]

I've been doing 100 dips, 50 pull ups and 100 push ups 2x a week rather than any weights - it's been giving me a good lean look - and yes, these exercises incorporate many muscle groups.

 

[Darwinian]

I do 150 push ups 3 times a week.... I used to do more... my chest is very broad

 

[Syklone]

pushups and pullups are two of the best exercises you can do. Add some squats and you've got a complete full body workout.

 

[Darwinian]

Skyclone, you have a great LB in Alvin Bowen.. big gamer

 

[StuntDouble1]

Totally agree. Anytime you use your own bodyweight as resistance it has many advantages...such as even building the core (abs, back, stabiliziers) to stabilize those last few push ups while tryin to maintain your straight posture and form. I have never been so strong as when I was inc.ing pushups and pull ups into my program. Pull ups and chin ups are different BTW, one is reverse grip.:shootbb:

 

[Syklone]

Skyclone, you have a great LB in Alvin Bowen.. big gamer

Just hope he can carry a defense that will need help. How do you know about him?

 

[quantumleap]

Ever since reading this thread I've been thinking about doing pushups and situps. I walk 4 to 7 days a week for about 20 minutes. My doctor said I need to do more exercise and I agree since walking is the only exercise I do.

I figure situps and pushups are easy to do and get the heart rate up without having to go to the gym. Thanks for starting this thread.

:thumbsup:

 

[StuntDouble1]

Careful with your back and neck when doin traditional situps...crunches and leg lifts are an alternative. Good form prevents injuries.ushups: Farley he he

 

[Syklone]

Ever since reading this thread I've been thinking about doing pushups and situps. I walk 4 to 7 days a week for about 20 minutes. My doctor said I need to do more exercise and I agree since walking is the only exercise I do.

I figure situps and pushups are easy to do and get the heart rate up without having to go to the gym. Thanks for starting this thread.

:thumbsup:

Work is some squats too. This will give you a complete full body workout, without any weights.

 

[TheShotDoctor]

Another Good One For The LEGS/THIGHS

Sit against a wall......in your house w/ your legs parallel....knees straight above the tips of your toes......I always called it The "WALL SIT" Not quite sure of the "Proper Name" Man it really works......Try Doing It For 2 Minutes Straight......your legs will be shaking out of control. We use to do it in high school(conditioning for basketball) I still do it, and I'm in My 30's...up To 5 Minutes Now!



TRY IT:youmad:
MR. NW

 

[quantumleap]

Thanks for the ideas Sy and Mr. N.

 

[Beanne]

Anyone tried the new Bowflex Push up Bars? The ones that turn?

 

[jehims]

push ups are really essential, it def. tones your arms