The Health Benefits of Push-Ups
November 30th, 2005
Ah, the humble Push-up. Memories of high school and summer camp…
Has it been a while for you, too? Exercise machines and free weights have a lot of appeal, but there is a certain tactile sensual quality to brisk, properly-performed calisthenics.
According to an article on the University of Manitoba’s Fitness site, push-ups offer the following benefits:
“Pushups improve range of motion in the upper body and overall upper body strength. They’re important to a fitness regimen for developing general body strength, and core body strength… Pushups can also contribute to better posture and help protect your back from injury and strain.”
Read all about performing the perfect Push-Up:
Pushups! [U of Manitoba]
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2 Comments Add your own
1. ~Dawn | December 1st, 2005 at 9:34 pm
I read your site regularly and I enjoy it. I was wondering what the top 3 body weight exercises are? It seems pushups would be one and possible situps for the other, any more?
2. Kevin Kennedy-Spaien | December 1st, 2005 at 10:49 pm
Thanks, Dawn.
I would add to your list Squats, Squat-thrusts, or Jumping Jacks.
But I’m no specialist by any stretch. Ideas, people?
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