24 Essential Push-Up Variations for Total-Body Strength And Intensive Gains
Push-ups are everywhere. With good reason: Push-ups are tough. While people at gyms spend lots of time on benches and other fancy equipment, push-ups may be an even more effective way to get you stronger, faster. But they’re far more versatile than people think. Push-up variations can strengthen your abs, back, legs — pretty much every muscle in your body, really. Here are 23 additional versions of the push-up (along with how to perfect the standard one) you aren’t doing but should be. Add them to your workout and you’ll see (and feel) powerful results. Eliminate Form Mistakes: There are a few classic form failures that can indicate areas of weakness. If your lower back sags, it shows your core is weak. If your shoulder blades flare out from the body at the top, the serratus anterior (muscles along the side of your rib cage just underneath your arms) need work. Try doing high planks for your core, and mountain climbers (bringing your knees to your chest on alternatin...