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you’ve got the option to thank Mel Robbins.
One of the sounds echoing around #FitTok right now comes fromMel Robbins podcast.
On March 3, the motivational expert and author was interviewingDr.
Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and longevity expert, when the topic rolled around to workouts.
According to Wright, everyone should be able todo at least 11 push-ups.
Learn to lift your own body weight, she said in the clip.
Every woman should be able todo 11 push-ups.
Robbins chimed in to ask, On the knees OK?
referring tomodified push-ups, and Wright was quick to say no.
Creator@tia.prhgot in a position to do one and immediatelyflopped on the floor.
On a good day I can do six, max, she said in her caption.
The trend has everyone wonderinghow to get better at push-upsand why theyre so important.
Heres what to know.
As aweight-bearing exercise, push-ups alsohelp build your bone density,which isimportant as you ageto maintain strength.
Its also a movement that can help you get up off the floor.
It represents more than just physical strength.
If you cant do a push-up, thats OK, too.
Try adeadliftor look for other ways toadd weight training into your lifethat are a better fit for your body.
Why 11 Push-Ups?
Ten is a round number, but 11 feels like youre going beyond the basic goal, says Simpson.
Its that little bit extra that you have to push for.
That means hands on a sturdy surface like a plyometrics box, bench, or countertop, says Simpson.
That lets you train the right movement while keeping the load at a manageable level.
you might also add other core-strengthening moves likeplanks, which willhelp make push-ups easier.
Source:
Deb Simpson, CPT, certified persona trainer, founder ofEmpowering Athena
