What are push-ups good for?
Traditional pushups are beneficial for building upper body strength. They work the triceps, pectoral muscles, and shoulders. When done with proper form, they can also strengthen the lower back and core by engaging (pulling in) the abdominal muscles. Pushups are a fast and effective exercise for building strength. Lees verder »
How many pushups should I do a day?
There is no limit to how many push-ups one can do in a day. Many people do more than 300 push-ups a day. But for an average person, even 50 to 100 push-ups should be enough to maintain a good upper body, provided it is done properly. Lees verder »
Can push-ups reduce belly fat?
Because push-ups mainly focus on the muscles of the upper body, they have relatively little direct impact on the abdominal area. Push-ups help reduce belly fat if and only if the calories burned during exercise are enough to convert fat loss and increase abdominal muscle. Lees verder »
Do push-ups actually do anything?
“Push-ups are a great exercise movement to help improve upper body pushing strength. They can help to build muscle mass, strength and endurance, dependant on how you vary volume, sets and reps. Lees verder »
