Why Pushups are so awesome!

When I was 7 years old my karate instructor would make me do push ups when I couldn't do the splits! I thought if i just kept doing the push ups I'd be able to do the splits. Still can't do the splits but I can bang out 20 push ups anywhere anytime!

#Pushups are hard. That's why they're so #awesome. ... In both a modified or full pushup, the wider you place your hands, the more you work your chest. The closer to your body you place your hands, the more you work your triceps

Push ups work a whole lot more than just your chest and arms. If done correctly, they actually work your arms, shoulders, core and legs; but sure, the focus is on the upper body. It’s all about the tension!

Doing this fundamental exercise in interval sets will fire up your metabolism and consequently start burning calories which will result in #fatburn.

You can do them anywhere! When my clients are travelling and they don't know if they are going to have access to a #gym push ups are the first thing I would put on there program.

Here's 3 Tips to help perfect your push ups!

1. Keep a neutral spine and your core tight

Don’t let your core muscles loose allowing your hips to sag; you need to keep your spine in a neutral position. Also, squeeze your glutes! This tip will improve your posture, protect your lower back and you will work your entire body by keeping it under tension.

2. Keep elbows close to your body

Be careful that you don’t flare your elbows wide out to 90 degrees angle, keep them packed at roughly 45 degrees. Flaring your elbows wide should be avoided because it’s hard on the shoulders and on your rotator cuffs which could lead to issues with those two.

3. Mind your fingers

Instead of holding your fingers together try separating them and gripping the floor firmly with each finger. This will give you better balance and will create better tension which will make your whole body work.