Narrow distance push-ups exercise arm strength. Wide push-ups exercise pectoralis major. There are at least eight ways to practice push-ups.
First, expand the chest. Palm as a support point, arms open, shoulder width or wider. Your back, waist and buttocks are in a straight line, and you can bend your arm with elbow force. This method mainly exercises chest muscles, upper arm triceps and abdominal muscles.
Second, the shoulder clip type. The action is the same as above, but the distance between the hands is narrow, with the fist as the support point and the fist eye forward. Exercising arm strength in this way can increase the strength of wrist and the hardness of fist. It should be noted that the selected supporting ground can be soft first and then hard, and the wrist should be tightened to avoid sprain.
Third, the type of Tieniu cultivated land. Use your fist or palm as a support. Put your hands on the ground and open your arms shoulder-width. Toe on the ground, hands and feet parallel The head leans forward, the forefoot, hands, neck and waist are forced together, and the waist collapses and sticks to the ground. Then the hips are tilted up, the waist is gathered again, and the body is pulled back, and the whole action is completed. The action of leaning forward and backward can be repeated. This kind of exercise is mainly aimed at the neck and strengthens the back muscles, wrists and ankles.
Fourth, finger technique. Mainly supported by ten fingers, other movements are the same as the first two ways. With the increase of strength, the number of fingers touching the ground can be reduced in turn. This method mainly exercises finger strength, enhances hand grip strength, grasping strength and resultant force, and runs through fingertips. It should be noted that if your fingers can't reach the strength to support your body, you can first practice with your fingers against the wall and your body against the ground. After the finger strength gradually increases, gradually put it on the flat ground to practice to prevent finger injury.
Five, carp lying lotus style. Lie on your side, land with one punch or one palm (usually one punch), support the ground, and cross your feet. For example, the right fist supports the ground, the left arm extends upward, and the arms are crossed to control the balance. Support the inner left foot and the outer right foot on the ground. When you bend your arms and press down, your waist is stressed, and your head and waist lean back like a carp lying on a plate. Then you return to your original shape and press down again and again.
This method mainly exercises the strength of deltoid muscle (commonly known as "Tiger Head Muscle"), upper arm and waist and abdomen. When practicing, if you don't have enough strength, you can choose soft ground first, and your arms should have enough strength.
Sixth, hang upside down. Beginners can stand upside down on the wall, with their feet attached to the wall, their hands shoulder-width apart, their arms bent, and their arms bent downward. Later, the feet can leave the wall and do push-ups. This method mainly trains the strength of the neck and arms. Pay attention to balance when practicing.
Seven, weight-bearing exercises. The action is the same as expanding the chest and clamping the shoulders, except that heavy objects, such as dumbbells, are placed on the back. After the arm strength is enhanced and the body movements are coordinated, the weight of heavy objects can be increased in turn.
Eight, single palm or single fist practice. The action is the same as chest expansion and shoulder clamping, but one hand or one punch touches the ground, and both hands alternately support the ground when doing the action. This method mainly exercises the strength of one arm. If the arm strength is not enough, you can practice on the slope first, gradually raise the support point of your foot with the increase of strength, and finally you can hold your hand, punch or even stand on your head. Practice step by step.
It is emphasized that attention should be paid to the balance of the body and the movements of all parts must be coordinated, so that the weight of muscles will be uniform and the exercise effect will be better.
Push-ups have a good exercise effect on the muscles of abdomen, back and chest, and they can also make many tricks and receive unexpected fitness effects.
First, the distance between the hands changes: the hands are slightly wider (or narrower) than the shoulders, and the elbows are open and parallel to the ground.
As long as the widths of hands and shoulders are not equal, the difficulty of push-ups will increase accordingly. Compared with the method of slightly wider shoulder distance, it focuses more on exercising arm strength and shoulder muscle strength; The method of slightly narrower than the shoulder distance focuses on exercising the chest muscles and back muscles.
Second, the change of technique and footwork: the technique can be divided into three forms: full palm support, fist support and finger support, and can be divided into three postures: fingertip forward, inward and outward. Full palm support means full palm support the ground; Boxing support is to support the ground in the form of clenched fists; Finger support is a method of supporting the ground with the first joint of the finger. Finger support requires a lot of strength and is the most difficult. The footwork can be divided into two forms: the two feet are close together and open, and can also be supported by the instep or arch respectively.
Third, the posture change of body tilt: high-profile push-ups, when doing exercises, the practitioner's body is a low-footed master, and his hands and feet are not on the same level. This posture is suitable for beginners and people with little strength. Push-ups in the middle position, the feet and hands of the exerciser are on the same horizontal plane, suitable for the general exercise crowd. Low-profile push-ups, when practicing, the exerciser's body is high and low, and the feet can be placed on the low stool and the edge of the bed to support the ground, and the hands and feet are not in the same plane. This posture will press the weight of the whole body on the upper limbs, which requires a higher physical quality of the bodybuilder.
Fourth, the change of exercise frequency: you can combine fast and slow, and do it quickly and then slowly several times during practice; You can also count regularly and calculate the number of movements per unit time; You can also simply count, and the practitioner will continue to do push-ups until he is exhausted. The change of frequency can better stimulate muscle growth. If you wear them, you won't feel tired during exercise.