The Push-Up: Part 3 – The Overhead Push-Up
Ninjas, gymnasts, and Cirque du Soleil. What do they all have in common? Besides all things that I wish was or something I wish I partook in, they all utilize amazing forms of acrobatics and movements in their chosen art. The one movement I will focus on today is the handstand, and achieving the handstand push-up.
Read More →The Push-Up: Part 2 – Progressions
Alliteration aside, progressing beyond the push-up is something all youth athletes and fitness enthusiasts want to do, yet most haven’t primed their bodies from a physical point of view. I wanted to start doing some REALLY cool stuff as soon as possible. But, my body simply wasn’t ready. I was competing with breakdancers and gymnasts who have been prepping their […]
Read More →The Push-Up: Part 1 – Are You Doing These Common Push-Up Errors?
From when I was young, push-ups were attractive to me for a few reasons: They are easy to understand – hands on the floor, and push away from the the floor. Done. It offered quick results – do one more push-up than your previous best attempt, and you were stronger, and had more endurance. Doing rep upon rep of push-ups […]
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