Types of Push Ups & What They Do

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Tip 1 - The Top 15 Pushup Variations

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by De Marco Williams | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - 82 Push-Up Variations for Every Fitness Level

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Pamela Shields | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - 10 Push Up Variations: Pushup Exercises to Try - BuiltLean

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Jorge Roque | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - A Push-up For Every Occasion: 8 Variations For Strength, Power, Flexibility And More! - Bodybuilding.com

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by The Ultimate Artist | permalink

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]

Tip 5 - 5 Killer Pushup Variations for Greater Gains

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Jou 00e 3o Carvalho | permalink

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]

Tip 6 - 24 Pushups You Need to Try

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Florice Hoffman | permalink

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]