Does anyone notice a difference just by doing PushUps?

soldiergrl_101
soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
On an average week I typically run anywhere from 8-15miles. Two weeks ago I added the 22 push ups for 22 days challenge into my routine. And at first I couldn't even do 1. I had to do it on my knees and they were extremely shaky. Now I'm knocking them out off my knees without stopping. I am really starting to feel a difference in my arms and was curious if anyone else saw a drastic difference from Incorporating pushups to their routine. I may have to continue doing pushups once the challenge is all over because so far the results are fantastic!

If you have before and after's I'd love to see :)

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  • Ant488
    Ant488 Posts: 372 Member
    Yes. It helps me with upper body strength and I am able to hold up my weight longer.
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  • Grey_1
    Grey_1 Posts: 1,139 Member
    Ant488 wrote: »
    Yes. It helps me with upper body strength and I am able to hold up my weight longer.

    Same here, but OP, pushups are just part of the routine.
  • ehaleyhoward2778
    ehaleyhoward2778 Posts: 49 Member
    Push-ups help your push-ups that's for sure. When I started doing them with my regular routine I could barely do 10 standard ones. Now I can knock out 25+ at a time plus do some variations like diamond, wide arm, and clapping ones.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    Ah yes. Push-ups are great. And if you haven't been doing anything, improvement comes rapidly.
    There is a reason the military has people do so many of them -- besides the fact that you don't need any equipment.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Been doing around 1500-2000+ decline straight plank pushups each month for past 3 months, which has resulted in noticeable pump in upper pecs (as expected), better performance in BP/Rows and increased core strength.
  • cyberdeception
    cyberdeception Posts: 4 Member
    I started doing them and my hand stand inversion against the wall time has significantly improved... Plus i feel my core is a lot better thab before :)
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Love push ups, I'm just getting to the point where I can do a few on my toes before going to my knees. Can feel it in the arms, back, shoulders abs. Agree they are a wonderful addition to a fitness regime. Keep going!
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