push ups

ripcity · 09-03-2007, 05:39 PM

What is the best way to do push-ups? Is it best to do flat hnded or on the knuckels? Besides looking cool is there any benfit to doing thim on finger tips?

gregsid · 09-03-2007, 06:48 PM

Proper technique for a regular pushup is hands flat on ground, shoulder width apart, legs and back straight like a board, then when doing the pushup its best to be looking up and make sure you chest touches the ground.
Only differences between flat and knuckle pushups is that knuckle pushups lifts you slightly higher off the ground increasing the range of the pushup and it strengths your knuckles.
Only thing I can think of for finger pushups is that it will strengthen your fingers, wrist, and forearms.

Relentless · 09-03-2007, 06:50 PM

knuckle push ups work the wrist aswell

JMonster · 09-03-2007, 07:41 PM

be careful when u do them...it can cause a lot of wrist problems...listen from someone's whose been there n done that : (

MrSmall · 09-03-2007, 11:16 PM

Knuckle pushups are better for your wrists, fact.

Diomedes · 09-04-2007, 07:48 AM

One of the things I find interesting about pushups is the variation in the angle of the arms people have. I dont have an opinion about whether it's better or not, but I prefer to do my pushups with hands shoulder width apart, and elbows in. Some guys do it with very flared elbows. I'm sure that it's having an effect on which muscles are recruited.

Sizzle · 09-04-2007, 08:52 AM

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gregsid · 09-04-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Diomedes

One of the things I find interesting about pushups is the variation in the angle of the arms people have. I dont have an opinion about whether it's better or not, but I prefer to do my pushups with hands shoulder width apart, and elbows in. Some guys do it with very flared elbows. I'm sure that it's having an effect on which muscles are recruited.

Yeah, doing it elbows in will use your upper chest more.

Sagefrancis · 09-05-2007, 02:51 AM

if youve got bad wrists use your knuckles. thats what i do and i dont have a problem with them

Jazzo · 09-05-2007, 10:23 AM

I do not see the point in doing anything other than explosive press ups.

ripcity · 09-05-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzo

I do not see the point in doing anything other than explosive press ups.

What are explosive press ups? why are they bettter?

Relentless · 09-05-2007, 06:26 PM

they are not better, each exercise has its own purpose.

gregsid · 09-05-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Relentless

they are not better, each exercise has its own purpose.

Very true.

Nwil · 09-05-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzo

I do not see the point in doing anything other than explosive press ups.

yeah, in a sense, since you get muscle endurance from punching, jumping rope, etc.

Jazzo · 09-06-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ripcity

What are explosive press ups? why are they bettter?

Plyometric push ups with a clap in between would be an example.

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09-03-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
gregsid Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 266 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups Proper technique for a regular pushup is hands flat on ground, shoulder width apart, legs and back straight like a board, then when doing the pushup its best to be looking up and make sure you chest touches the ground. Only differences between flat and knuckle pushups is that knuckle pushups lifts you slightly higher off the ground increasing the range of the pushup and it strengths your knuckles. Only thing I can think of for finger pushups is that it will strengthen your fingers, wrist, and forearms.
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09-03-2007, 06:50 PM	#3
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: push ups knuckle push ups work the wrist aswell
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JMonster Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 607 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups be careful when u do them...it can cause a lot of wrist problems...listen from someone's whose been there n done that : (
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MrSmall Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,149 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups Knuckle pushups are better for your wrists, fact.
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Diomedes Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Saigon Posts: 1,997 vCash: 3900	Re: push ups One of the things I find interesting about pushups is the variation in the angle of the arms people have. I dont have an opinion about whether it's better or not, but I prefer to do my pushups with hands shoulder width apart, and elbows in. Some guys do it with very flared elbows. I'm sure that it's having an effect on which muscles are recruited.
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Sizzle Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 659 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups Someone else posted this link awhile back... [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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Sagefrancis Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I dont know where I am, but I know how fast im going Posts: 113 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups if youve got bad wrists use your knuckles. thats what i do and i dont have a problem with them
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Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 30,378 vCash: 1000	Re: push ups I do not see the point in doing anything other than explosive press ups.
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09-05-2007, 06:26 PM	#12
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: push ups they are not better, each exercise has its own purpose.
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