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Push-ups for muscle strength
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Push-ups with a barbell
Useful for: Stability of the central muscles; grip strength Take the classic position for push-ups, but put your hands on the bar of the bar (use a bar that can roll off if you do not hold it firmly). Do push-ups, do not forget - one awkward movement, and you can hit the jaw on the floor.
Push-ups with variable position of hands
Useful for: Strengthening the abdominal muscles; stability of the shoulder muscles Take the classic position for push-ups, place a towel under your toes. Move your palms on the floor, like you walk with your hands. Go through the entire room, then repeat the movement in reverse order. Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
Plyometric push-ups
Useful for: Upper body power development Take a classic position for push-ups on a soft rug or gymnastic mate. Strongly push your hands off the floor and throw yourself up, so that your hands come off the floor. "Land" on your hands and at a pace again, repeat the movement.
Push-ups using the chain
Useful for: Strength and Stability of the Upper Body Screw 2 chains around the crossbar for push-ups. Chains should hang at a distance of 15-20 cm from the floor. Attach to the ends of chains or rings of gymnastic type, or a straight crossbar. Take the rings or crossbar and do push-ups on them. Be careful not to damage the muscles of the shoulders.
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