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Can't even do ONE proper pushup!!

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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Meh it's just a different way to do a pushup. Do what suits you. It's an overrated exercise anyway.

    Please elaborate.

    As others have said there are many of forms of pushup, elbows in, elbows wide. Each targeting different areas.

    I actually think they are a great exercise but not worth stressing over "proper" type - except for ensuring your body is in a proper Plank position.

    This can't be emphasized enough. If you're not planked throughout the movement, you're not really benefiting, AND you may be making it harder than it needs to be. Or easier than it should be.

    Even from the knees, you can form that rigid shoulder to fulcrum plank and maintain it.
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