Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: July 23, 2024, 7:13 PM
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One of the best exercises to build core strength, muscles, correct your posture are push ups. This exercise involves your entire body, both lower and upper body. It does not require any special equipment and you can practice it anywhere. Push ups are beneficial for both men and women.
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Do not start your exercise on an empty stomach. Fitness experts note that before beginning any type of strength training, you must eat protein. Protein will help energise your body for the workout and also help in muscle building and repair.
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Maintaining proper posture during workout is very important in order to avoid injuries. The proper posture for doing push ups is straight back and straight legs, you must keep your head aligned with your body, keep your arms shoulder width apart and keep your core tightened.
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Make sure to keep yourself adequately hydrated during any exercise. This is essential for push ups as well. Dehydration will not allow you to practice it properly and you may get injured also.
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Overexerting your body is bad for any type of workout. When your body feels like giving up, it means that you do not have enough stamina left to continue. Overexertion may lead to falling ill or getting injured.
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Warming up helps the muscles relax before exerting your body in an intense exercise. It increases the blood flow and gets the adrenaline going. Cool down also helps the muscles relax and repair themselves faster.
