Why You Need Push-Ups
About a month ago, while running from one end of the supermarket to the other in a mad rush, I tripped over my flip flop and went flying across three check-out aisles, hitting the concrete-hard floor. But because I do push-ups regularly, all I suffered was severe humiliation and a bruised knee.
When we fall forward, we typically reach out and our hands hit the ground first. If we're strong enough, our wrists and arms absorb much of the impact. Researchers who study the biomechanics of aging say push-ups are an effective way to strengthen your upper body so you can break a fall safely. If that's not enough incentive to get you into them, how's this: You'll also sculpt enviously sexy cocktail dress arms and shoulders. Ah, now I have your attention.
"The exercise is regarded as the ultimate measure of physical fitness for a reason: In order to lift your entire body weight, you need to engage almost every major muscle group - the arms, chest, abs, hips and legs," says Adam Feldman, a personal trainer in Nanuet, NY. So it's damn hard. But when you can drop and do 10 without a sweat, you'll feel a sense of pride you just don't get from doing a bicep curl. "We included a push-up in the Challenge this year and women felt strong and empowered when they were able to master it!" espouses Self's Fitness Director, Meaghan B. Murphy.
Start with 10 reps, three times a week. Do as many classic push-ups as you can, then if necessary, switch to your knees. Try to add a classic each time. Work your way up to three sets, three times per week. Once you've gotten that down, try these after-40 variations to specifically target sag spots.
Triceps. Touch thumbs and forefingers so hands form a diamond shape. Butt. Lift right leg off floor six inches; keep it straight. Do your 10 reps, switch legs. Abs. Do one push-up. Then lift right knee to right elbow and return to start. Lift left knee to left elbow. Return to start to complete one rep.
Pushups...Can I Do pushups lying on my back?...its more stress free that way ...lol
They can be dangerous if not used properly ...
Rizks .. thank god that u saw only BRA :)
here comes the great pervert Mr. Pajju....:)
Pajju my brother from another mother from different Father, we are discussing abt Push-ups but suddenly i saw a BRA...?? wondering ....
wats goin on here ? :)
Push-up Bra's !!
something new to my EARS.
lol britex.. :P
This is a public forum.. Please see Kama Sutra , page 87, position 112a extended...
Only flat chested girls need push ups to enhance the curves.
, well practising them will help in many things , guys practise it before your marriage , after marriage, it will become a hobby
when i first saw the title,i thought it was "Why you need Push-up Bra" LOL,sorry guyz just woke up this morning and i think i really need push ups(exercise)just to waken me up more not push up bra XD
Enlighten soemone???:-P,,, Its an R-rated stuff ( maybe NC-17).. gotta make sure that u r grown up enough :o)
---Its If you can't CONVINCE them, CONFUSE them!!!
lolz brit,,
---If you can't CONVINCE them, CONFUSE them!!!
i knew it.. just that you should've cited the source out of respect to the original author, else you're plagiarizing it..
lol britex, enlighten us.. :P
if it is useful for others pls post it..... otherwise do urself
Hi....Britexpat i liked u r coment
...EKJ...
information i got it from a regional magazine.i thought its good for all,thats' y posted.
There are more enjoyable ways of doing pushups..
Its better and far more easier to watch ur step, that way u avoid both injury and embarassment.
" Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive!!!"
coz if it was taken from some "source", it's always advisable to cite that certain source.
anyway, my reflexes are just fine and have worked perfectly okay without the help of push-ups..
y??? any grammatic errors.. & dont' think about who,from,where etc .Think about the contents useful or not.
is this your "own" writing...
So u want us to know tat u do push ups regularly ?? :( huh !!
Wouldnt it be easier just to not wear flip flops.