by Paula
There is one exercise that I absolutely HATE! This same exercise is the absolute best exercise anybody can do. This is the push-up!
I make sure that I do several sets of push-ups everyday because it works so much of my body and my core. If done correctly, the push-up requires that the stomach muscles are contracted and the lower back and butt are tight. This is developing core strength.
In addition, the actual push-up exercise works the back muscles, chest muscles, shoulder muscles, triceps, and forearm muscles. Besides making my upper body looked toned, having these muscles developed helps with strong punches, strikes, and blocks. Having a strong core helps to hold my stomach in and helps keep good posture. This not only helps me to look leaner, but also gives me core strength for balance. Balance is important for high kicks and multiple kicks.
I like to do 25-30 push-ups a set for 5-6 sets a day. Occasionally I will try to max out my repetitions, but I am easily bored and do not like to do this very often. I also switch up push-ups by doing not only traditional push-ups, but also one-arm, tricep, legs elevated, bosu, medicine ball, and triangle push-ups. Handstand push-ups are also amazing, but since I can't do a handstand, I do these against the wall.
Last, push-ups are free and can be done just about anywhere. It's a great exercise to do if I can't get to a gym and have no access to strength training equipment.
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