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Anybody who is into fitness knows the importance of doing push ups. It’s one of the best bodyweight exercises for the upper body. There are ways of doing push ups and variations in it. Mukul Nagpaul, owner, PMF Training, shares with us the different types of push ups.
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Wall push up or incline push up- Wall push ups are an easier version of the standard push up and work to improve muscular strength and endurance in the chest, shoulders and triceps muscles. Wall push ups are an excellent option for beginners who cannot support their body weight or pregnant women who cannot lie on their stomachs
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Normal push up: This is a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes.
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Knee push up- A knee push up mimics the namesake motion, but with one variation to make it easier for individuals who struggle with a traditional push-up: the placement of the knees.
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Diamond Push up- The diamond push up is an advanced progression of the standard push up which increases the demands on the triceps and shoulders. Get into the standard push up position with your hands together directly beneath your chest so that index fingers and thumbs are touching to form a triangle or diamond shape.
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