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The beauty of push-ups?
There are endless ways to scale them.
I love a push-up.
What are weighted push-ups?
Its a great push-up progression alongside your typical variations likedecline push-upsorresistance band push-ups, to name a few.
I split the reps into 7 sets of 10 and boy, did I reach failure fast.
Normally, I can manage 10 reps unbroken without drama.
Did I look different?
Sadly one week of push-ups wont change my physique.
Is it good to do weighted push-ups?
Bodyweight upper body exercises also improvefunctional strengthand your ability to perform push-based movements in your daily life.
For example, pushing a heavy pram or opening a heavy door.
I love to teach the humble push-up, pull-up and squat the most with clients totally new to exercise.
Many shoulder injuries result from a lack of proper engagement, strength, or shoulder positioning.
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