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Pushups bad for women?

I once heard that on "The Doctors", they told women not to do pushups. They apperently make your chest tight. I was shocked, irritated, & dissapointed. Seriously? I think a pushup is one of the best exercies for women. A push-up stregthens your upper body and totally works your core. To gain balance, stretch your chest and stregthen your back also. And, no, I don't like "girl" pushups. Start in a plank, but if you can not do it off the floor, then start off your kitchdn counter. As your body is in the plank position, you will get a core work out. As you get stronger, work your way down to your table, then a bench. Pretty soon you will be on the floor. I love how these pictures above show what muscles you're using while in that pushup possition or closer to the floor in a plank. The top of the pushup works more of your shoulders, while the elbow plank is harder on the core. Iether way...get moving!!

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  1. And do I know first hand how you can rock a push-up many ways, my friend!!!
    Love your blog, keep up the good work!

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