Push-Ups are one of those core, fundamental types of exercises that everyone can and should do…
They can help build muscle tone and strength in your upper body.
Not only that, but some other potential benefits include improved cardiovascular health and better support around the shoulder joints.
And the reality is that practicing pushups (especially if done every day) does come with a few risks.
Some of these risks include things like lower back pain, wrist pain, and even repetitive stress injury to the elbows OR as it’s more commonly known as carpal tunnel of the elbow OR simply “tennis elbow”.
And no matter how many years you’ve spent mastering the “perfect push-up”…
… the minute your muscles start getting tired, your form starts to go “out the window”.
Your hips start to sink, your arms get all shaky, and it starts feeling like you can’t make it through another rep without collapsing in on yourself.
I wish I could say that I didn’t know the feeling but reality is that I do and if you’re like me, then I’m sure you know the feeling too!
But according to Shelby Smith, an exercise physiologist and health coach based in Rhode Island…
… the best way to combat all of this—and get things right until the very end of your set—is basically to focus on the placement of your elbows.
Something so simple as the placement of your elbows is the difference between finishing those last 2 sets of 10 or 15 pushups OR more or less crashing-n-burning onto your chest after your arms and shoulders simply give in.
And so if you want to know exactly how this done right…
… then let’s HIT that PLAY button NOW to get the low down.
Catch you on the other side!
