Pushup Workouts

 

This is the old "tried and true" workout that has been around for a long, long time. Yes it is simple, but push-ups work multiple muscles, do not take much time, and can be done just about anywhere. Try to focus on keeping good form as you do them: hands about shoulder width apart, back and legs straight and aligned with each other, head up and eyes looking forward, go down until you are almost touching the ground, and then a steady press back up.

You can also vary it but changing how far apart your hands are or inclining your body (using gravity to make the exercise either harder or easier).

For an even greater challenge, try one-handed push-ups or hand-stand push-ups. These can be a little awkward and so you might consider them more for fun than as a serious part of your workout routine.

If you find that pushups are hurting your wrists, or you desire an even greater range of motion, you might consider one of the many available pushup bars to perform this exercise. They are fairly inexpensive and they do not take up much space when storing them.