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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 2 weeks ago #3948933

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There are many types of push-up

Hands straight below shoulders

Diamond push-ups, where you you make a diamond with your thumb and index finger.

Knee push-ups

Feet elevated push-ups

4 man push-ups, where your feet go on the small of the next persons back, making a square and the only thing that touches the ground are the hands

Straight line push-ups, where you put your feet on each shoulder of the person behind you and the last person in line, is the only feet touching the ground.

Eight count push-up

One hand push,

It's not a push-up if the upper arm is not parallel to the ground. Keeping your body straight at all times. Feet together or shoulder width apart.
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949040

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Try doing the plank even if its for a few seconds more beneficial than push ups .Strengthens your core back and neck .Helps with lower back pain and is good for the hips and spine. Improves coordination and balance. Do it daily increasing the time you can hold the position gradually.
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949047

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No - dislocated right arm - left arm - weak as well !
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949092

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Can you do a proper 'push up?'

No, but I can do a perfect sit down :lol:
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949107

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Keeper wrote: Can you do a proper 'push up?'

No, but I can do a perfect sit down :lol:


:xxx: wink.png :laugh:
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949185

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Keeper wrote: Can you do a proper 'push up?'

No, but I can do a perfect sit down :lol:


With or without groaning?:laugh:

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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949191

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sciguy18 wrote:

Keeper wrote: Can you do a proper 'push up?'

No, but I can do a perfect sit down :lol:


With or without groaning?:laugh:


Oi, cheeky :lol:

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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3949440

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Keeper wrote:

sciguy18 wrote:

Keeper wrote: Can you do a proper 'push up?'

No, but I can do a perfect sit down :lol:


With or without groaning?:laugh:


Oi, cheeky :lol:


Hey, I groan every time I get into or out of a chair.
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3950308

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Have not tried since my surgery prior to yes I could. I was told not to ge totally down as I will have issues getting back up. After a fall I found they were right.
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Can you do a proper 'push up?' 4 months 1 week ago #3951049

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Doing a push up right now actually lol

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