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lorrin
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PostPosted: 09/23/06 - 23:00    Post subject: Do push ups really work!! Vote now! Reply with quote

Can I develop upper body with push ups? Are there any benefits with "cheater" push-ups? I would like to hear someone opinion on this…I mean. Do push ups really work!
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PostPosted: 09/30/06 - 06:10    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Yes I think that push-ups really work for upper body and there is nothing wrong with doing "cheater" push-ups if you're not ready for the more difficult, classic push-ups. I am practicing so called cheater push-ups with my knees on the floor. Do 30 push-ups without stopping if you can.
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PostPosted: 10/01/06 - 12:13    Post subject: Re: Do push ups really work!! Vote now! Reply with quote
lorrin wrote:

Can I develop upper body with push ups? Are there any benefits with "cheater" push-ups? I would like to hear someone opinion on this…I mean. Do push ups really work!


absolutely...however, you will gain more strength than mass. Try to keep good form and focus on using ur chest...also, place ur hand in diff positions to work diff parts of the muslces
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PostPosted: 10/20/06 - 11:16    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
if you put your hands shoulder with apart you will be working your triceps, the wider hand placement works your pecs. You could do 3-5 series of both versions.
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PostPosted: 10/23/06 - 05:57    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
i find push up to be the best exercise. I try do do push ups in the morning just as i get up. It brings a boost in the energy level of my mental health.
Your weight tends to find a stability.
Gets a nice body too.
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