Fitness
If the answer isn’t one, I’m leaving.
(Is the answer zero?
You need good control of yourcore musclesto keep you in the push-up position, Daniel says.
Push-ups are also a good move toimprove your posture.
So, how many push-ups should you do in a day so that reap the most benefits?
Read on for what trainers recommend.
(Im holding out for one to be the magic number.)
Practice either every day or every other day, she tells Bustle.
When yourenew to exercising, its important not to overdo it.
The key is to remain consistent and listen to your body.
Thatll strike a balance where youre working your muscles withoutover-trainingthem.
For a true challenge, go for 100 push-ups a day.
They dont have to be done all at once, Daniel says.
Doing rep challenges while focusing on form can be a fun way to work differently with abasic exercise.
In general, how many push-ups you do isnt as important as how well you do them.
Start on the floor in a quadruped position.
Place your hands by your chest, just a little wider than shoulder-width apart.
Extend your legs back behind you withknees and feet hip-width apart.
Look down the whole time to keep your neck neutral and your back straight.
Maintain a slight diagonal line between your ears, shoulders, hips, and ankles.
Engage your core and glutes.
Bend your elbows to lower your body in a straight line down to the floor.
Hover just above the floor.
Engage your shoulders to push into the floor.
Raise back up with your body in a straight line.
If your form starts to fail, take a break.
As you work on getting stronger, its totally OK tomodify your push-upby dropping your knees down.
Dont be afraid to modify the exercise to fit your specific needs.
The body needs time to recover and integrate the new movements you are teaching it, Daniel adds.
With time and practice, youll be on your way to becoming a bona fide push-up master.
Studies referenced:
Calatayud, J.
