Want to master push-ups? Try this foolproof tip – GOOD FORM

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Let’s be honest: there are few women who like to do push-ups and there are even fewer who bother to include this exercise in their daily routine. But they should.

“I always advise my friends and patients that it’s no use waiting for the upper muscles to become flaccid to start taking care of this region. It is important to stimulate them as soon as possible”, explains Ana Luisa Marçal, physiotherapist and clinical director of Instituto Pilates, Guarulhos unit.

Despite being a challenging movement that requires a lot of physical effort, the push-up is one of the most complete exercises for the upper region, and the secret lies in learning the technique well.

The first myth regarding exercise is that those who cannot perform it have little strength in their arms. In parts, this explanation may even be true. However, the weak spot is actually usually in the abdominal area. As we need to keep it contracted all the time, it is difficult to hold the position for a long time.

To make things easier, the big tip is to start with your knees on the floor. Then, as you progress, you can place your toes and stretch your legs.

What are the differences? When we support our knees, the number of muscles worked is the same, but the intensity is much lower. That is, the abdomen is less demanded.

To perform the exercise safely, it is also important to keep your spine straight and your elbows close to your ribs.