Types of Push Ups & What They Do

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The Top 15 Pushup Variations More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by De Marco Williams | permalink
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Make the most out of this basic upper-body muscle builder.
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For further reading: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/top-15-pushup-variations ^[1]

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82 Push-Up Variations for Every Fitness Level More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Pamela Shields | permalink
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This humble bodyweight exercise is one of the most versatile and effective out there! Check out our list for beginners, bodyweight bosses, and everyone in between.
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For further reading: http://greatist.com/fitness/bodyweight-push-up-variations ^[2]

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10 Push Up Variations: Pushup Exercises to Try - BuiltLean More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jorge Roque | permalink
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Here are 10 push up variations that range from medium difficulty, to very difficult, as you'll see with the last pushup variation, which is the Aztec push up. Just giving you some ideas to break up the monotony in the gym and try new things!

For further reading: http://www.builtlean.com/2011/03/02/push-up-variations-exercise/ ^[3]

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A Push-up For Every Occasion: 8 Variations For Strength, Power, Flexibility And More! - Bodybuilding.com More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by The Ultimate Artist | permalink
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If you only know a couple of push-up varieties and can keep repping them forever, you need a new challenge. Al Kavadlo has oneâ??and then seven more!
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For further reading: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-push-ups-for-every-occasion-strength-power-flexibility.html ^[4]

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5 Killer Pushup Variations for Greater Gains More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jou 00e 3o Carvalho | permalink
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What if I told you that certain types of push up may be even more beneficial for building muscle mass and strength than bench presses, dumbbell presses, or dips? Seems crazy, right? Well, read on.
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For further reading: http://breakingmuscle.com/bodyweight/5-killer-pushup-variations-for-greater-gains ^[5]

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24 Pushups You Need to Try More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Florice Hoffman | permalink
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The pushup is best known as a chest exercise. However, this classic movement can train just every muscle in your body—if you mix it up with the variations shown in the video.Some you’ll recognize, some are brand new, and some are just straight up freak show.
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For further reading: http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/24-pushups-you-need-try ^[6]

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1. http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/top-15-pushup-variations

2. http://greatist.com/fitness/bodyweight-push-up-variations

3. http://www.builtlean.com/2011/03/02/push-up-variations-exercise/

4. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-push-ups-for-every-occasion-strength-power-flexibility.html

5. http://breakingmuscle.com/bodyweight/5-killer-pushup-variations-for-greater-gains

6. http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/24-pushups-you-need-try