Muscles used in Push ups

Muscles used in Push Ups

The Push Up is the easiest and most affordable exercise in the world.  It is actually hard to find a muscle that is not used in a push up.  Push ups work triceps, chest, shoulders,and,  abdominal and core muscles.  The push up truly is the all body work out.  Obviously having the right form for push ups will help in achieving the desired results.  Different variations of  Push ups focus on certain muscle groups more than others. But, there is no single greater workout than the simple basic push up.

If push ups are done in a great deal of volume it will literally transform what a body looks like.  Push ups are not easy to do for some and, impossible for others.....then again, anything worth while in life is hard.....

After completing a few, you will feel what muscles used in push ups are in need of a workout.  Stay consistent and keep pushing for best results..

Vigorous Work Out- Push Ups Burn Calories

Push Ups may be a very simple basic exercise but, Its a vigorous workout when done for an extended period of time.  I found a site that will measure the calories that you burn in relation to the exercise you are performing.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calories_burned.asp

Now, if people just realized that there is no miracle drug or vitamin....no surgery or enhancement of any kind to replace or substitute hard work.  If you do 60 minutes of push ups a day you will burn close to 1000 calories....It is not easy but the results would be REAL and your body would be NEW.  Do not cheat yourself!  The more vigorous the better ! Push ups are the answer!

Im BACK- New Goal 1000 push ups daily

Although i took time off from Blogging about doing push ups I am glad to report I still do hundreds of push ups per day.  I am trying to hit my goal of 1000 push ups daily.

I alternate either sets of 40 or 60.  My back, arms, and chest are very tight and hard from constant push ups.  And, like I said last year Push ups absolutely help in relieving lower back pain.  here is the post

http://pushupgoals.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-pushups-helped-my-lower-back.html

Stay tuned because I will be posting videos daily of my push up sets!

5000 push up goal Day 16

360 push ups today and that number will only climb
I am going to surpass my goal with no problem... I am already over 3500 push ups

The key to doing push ups is start off slow and work your way up. In the month of February when I started doing push ups for exercise I did around 50-100 push ups a day. With in a couple of weeks I was at 200 and, before you knew it I was at 300. You just need to take a few minutes each day to perform push ups and you are going to see their dramatic results on your body. Every week your going to notice changes on the shape of your body, and that will only make you want to do more. By the end of next week I hope to be doing 500 push ups daily.

KEEP PUSHING!

5000 push up goal day 15

I hit an all time high again
I did 350 push ups today and really busted through the last 50.
I hit 300 and I had an imaginary wall in my head....I just told myself 350.
After doing 300 all week I figured lets see if I can crank it up. So now I have created a new standard, i refuse to go below 350 now knowing that I can do 350 push ups.

I seriously feel great my body is starting to look good and it seems to be shaving some weight off my belly. The best part of seeing results is that it makes you want it that much more....you'll strive for more each time. Come on Folks START PUSHING!!!

Push ups are a healthy and easy exercise and we should all embrace them.

5000 push up goal Day 14

300 is a piece of cake now
I hit it with no problem......I can see differences in my body, my face looks thinner

I read an article that says push ups burns fat fast......If that is the case why isn't everyone doing push ups? My guess would be that people either hate them or they just do not think that push ups can produce such explosive results. But, trust me boy and girls Push ups are legit and they will transform your body if you give them a chance.

By the end of this Month I want to be doing 500 push ups a day.

5000 push up goal day 13

Although I did not write the post yesterday I assure you I did 300 push ups on Monday March 16, 2009. I had a long day with work and then had to go to a birthday party but, I found time through out the day to do 300 push ups. As I write this post I am working on Day 14

I can tell you that sugary food has an impact on my workout. Whenever I eat something that isn't that good for me I feel lethargic the next day. I am not saying I am going to completely knock out all bad foods but, I will schedule it and will eat it only in moderation.

This Push up challenge will start to change your life because in order to keep pushing you must adapt to your new way of life to reach that goal.

5000 push up goal Day 12

I know Today is Sunday, and I know I did not post yesterday but, I did my push ups.

I did 300 push ups early yesterday and then helped a friend move. Last night I was laying on the couch from complete exhaustion....300 push ups and a day of bending, lifting, breaking, and did I say lifting lol

So today on my off day I will do some house work and give my aching body a rest.
I basically have 2 and 1/2 weeks left to hit my goal of 5000 push ups which I feel I am going to fly by.

At some point after my challenge I would like to work myself up to 10 sets of 50.
I will soon be doing 500 a day and 10 sets of 50 is how I would like to accomplish it.

Push Ups - A program for beginners

If you are new to push ups your probably going to have to start off small. Push ups are not the easiest exercise so a beginner will probably struggle for a little while.....But Keep Pushing they will get easier I promise.
Before you knock push up training you should definitely consider it.

Here is an interesting article on push ups and there benefits and how to get started

Push Up Intensity: Simple Push Ups

5000 push up goal day 11

ANOTHER 300 Push ups!!!!!!!!!!
I feel Good my body feels good....this is great

My Workout consists of stretching to begin because its tough to just jump into push ups with out the blood flowing.

300
10 sets X 30 reps

I am starting to feel like I can do more so tomorrow I may crank it up to 350 push ups.....Then Sunday is my day off.....haaaaaaaaa

5000 push up goal day 10

Feeling Good Folks!!!!!!!!!! I just Keep pushing
I did another 300 push ups and I refuse to do lower than that from now on! I set a new standard.
I truly feel like a power house.

Only after a few weeks I feel more explosive, I am noticing definition in my triceps and shoulders, and I feel like my belly went down a bit. I have never had this kind of feeling working out....granted I am not trying to get bulky. If you are trying to get bulky and bigger I dont think push ups are for you. I feel more flexible but tighter..... its hard to explain. That is why you should just try em for yourself ...see what I mean
Keep Pushing

5000 push up goal day 9

After taking a day off because I was completely exhausted I have rebounded well.......I did 300 push ups.....10 sets of 30
I feel i have a pattern down 4 days on 1 day off....it has worked for me so far. That day off gives my muscles a chance to relax and recoup.
I can start to see some cuts in my shoulders and my chest feels way more solid than it did 2 weeks ago.
My entire body feels pumped and solid.....I look like a gorilla but very solid lol

5000 push up goal day 8

After hitting 300 push ups yesterday I had a tough time today. I did 270 push ups and then crapped out. I have to keep in mind that 270 push ups is still a lot even though i did more yesterday. Sometimes you should not push too hard because you risk injury or something very painful. I have pushed myself very hard in the last couple of days almost doubling my production.

As of day 8 I have done almost 1800 push ups well on my way to exceed my goal of 5000 push ups for the month of march.

One of the things that keeps me focused in my quest is knowing that I have committed to a daily blog. Throughout my workout every time I feel i want to quit I think of what I am setting out to do and how I want to conquer it. Its going to be tough but, it will be worth it when I hit my number.

5000 push up goal day 7

Its 10:30 Sunday Morning and I just completed 300 push ups!
I really just put everything I have into it....What a feeling !
I did 10 sets of 30.....after 210 is when I hit my wall but, I literally just kept pushing....I believe a huge part of working out is mental it is not just all physical....You have to be willing to do what you have not done to achieve.

I really feel a difference in my body and now after a hard push up workout I can see new cuts (definition) in my shoulders.

My goal of 5000 is getting closer and closer and I am getting stronger and stronger

5000 Push Up Goal day 6

After hitting my all time high yesterday at 250 push ups....I did a bit less today....225 push ups today and was really tired. I didn't really eat much today and did not have much energy and I got through the workout but was dead tired.

I am still on a good pace to exceed 5000 push ups for the month of march
Although I did not feel that good today....Sometimes your body hits a wall and that's when we must push through that wall. Keep Pushing

5000 push up goal day 5

Although I took yesterday off due to a major migraine I more than made up for it today.
Today I hit my all time high 250 push ups
I was dying but, i feel so good......when i first started them today I was dreading to 200 but, as i got going i felt real strong. When I hit 200 i still felt i could do more.....banged out my last set of 50 and i am good to go.

My entire upper chest feels solid and my triceps feel as hard as rocks. Everything is tightening up and I feel more flexible.....hard to describe ....Find out For yourself
Keep Pushing.

The Benefits of doing Push Ups

Let me first start off by saying I am not a doctor or an expert on the body but, in my experience there is not a better exercise.

Push ups work most major muscle groups so that eliminates having to go to the gym and work 1 body part a day. Push ups are free to do no monthly fees, no start up fees, and best of all you can do them anywhere. Push ups help maintain a healthy heart and body.

In my experience push ups build explosiveness it will not get you bulky but, will make you very strong. Think about it the United States has the Most Powerful Armed forces in the world and, what is there training methods???? PUSH UPS

Don't take my word for it......Do some push ups and when your done focus on how and where your body has tightened up. Its amazing how many muscle groups they work out.