Probably a stupid question, but…
I started incorporating push ups into my workout, and surprisingly can do a decent amount (for me). But I like to use a push up bar when doing them. I find my wrists do not ache after doing them as much as if they are flat on the ground.
Am I missing out on anything by using the push up bar? I still do a full range of motion.
Thoughts?
Yea, muscle growth. Lift weights.
I’ll beat you by asking what’s probably a more stupid question! What’s a push-up bar? I’m a beginner. I find my wrists hurt after push-ups too.
A little wrist flexibility never hurt anyone…look at Cressy’s recent article for some stretches.
[quote]allNatural wrote:
Yea, muscle growth. Lift weights.[/quote]
He’s right man lol! Unless you’re brand spankin new at training or in a hotel on a trip or something, pushups ain’t gonna cut it for long.
–Tiribulus->
He said he added them to his workout! Push-ups can be a great addition to a chest workout. Unbalanced pushups are great for the shoulder stabilizers. Hands on towels on a slippery surface are an awesome way to put tremendous stress on the pecs. You get the benefit of the push up with the squeeze for stabilization.
Not everything is pushing big weight
Push up bars are this:
http://secure.gofit.net/view_product.php?product=239&x=38&y=5
I find my wrists hurt less.
Thanks, I would have never guessed. I better not do any exercises that involve strictly body weight.
[quote]MikeInMD wrote:
Probably a stupid question, but…
I started incorporating push ups into my workout, and surprisingly can do a decent amount (for me). But I like to use a push up bar when doing them. I find my wrists do not ache after doing them as much as if they are flat on the ground.
Am I missing out on anything by using the push up bar? I still do a full range of motion.
Thoughts?[/quote]
Mike,
You can just put your feet on something. A step or block of wood perhaps? Anyway, that would put you level.
No. Furthermore, if you do perform them as deep as you can possibly go, then they are even more effective than regular push ups since you are increasing your range of motion and putting more stress on the pecs and anterior delts.