Push Up Praise

Push ups are underrated for two reasons. First, they’re not flashy, new or all that exciting compared to other gym moves. Often, their success is measured by quantity, not the quality, or how well you can do them.

On the surface, they’re a chest exercise. That’s what a muscle poster in a commercial gym would tell you. But in reality, they’re so much more. 

They challenge your hip and core stability, wrist mobility, and you ability to stay stable and connected as you move and breathe.

The key to a perfect push up is properly using your upper back, or moving you shoulder blades as you lower yourself to the floor.

The next time they come up on your program, don’t write them off. Try to make them challenging and engage your whole body. Move slow. Be purposeful.

You’ll be surprised at how hard that can be! 

Justin Miner

@justinminergain