A Guide to Push Ups

Pushups. They look incredibly easy, uncomplicated and almost childish when compared to arsenal of fitness machines and free weights at the gym.

Before the Push Up

Warm up with a bit of cardio; options include skipping rope, jumping jacks, jogging. The physically active can even combine a bit of the three. However, don't wear yourself out in the warm up process in the zealous enthusiasm of fitness; the purpose here is to get blood pumping through your arms, chest and back, optimizing your ability to support your frame when you get down to it.

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