Push-ups are one of the sports exercises that train muscle strength but need to be performed with the right technique. Some factors such as doing push-ups too much or incorrectly, not stretching enough will bring serious consequences to the practitioner's physical condition.
Respiratory effects
Push-ups require a steady and regular breathing rhythm. Some people who are not used to or do not have the correct breathing technique may feel short of breath while exercising.
Not adjusting your breathing properly will cause your body to lack oxygen, causing rapid fatigue, affecting your respiratory tract and possibly leading to dizziness and lightheadedness, making push-ups ineffective.
Applying the correct breathing method while doing push-ups will bring optimization to the body. Practitioners should also pay special attention to inhaling when lowering the body and exhaling when pushing the body up. This is the way to ensure a stable breathing rhythm and provide enough oxygen to the body during exercise.
Wrist and elbow pain
When doing push-ups, the wrists and elbows are also the two parts that are under the most pressure and are most susceptible to injury. Keeping the wrists loose or bending the arms back too much will cause pain in the wrists and strain in the elbows.
Therefore, practitioners should keep their wrists straight and perform the exercise at a slow speed, not too fast, to ensure safety and avoid injuries to the elbows or wrists.
Back-ache
One of the negative effects on the body while doing push-ups incorrectly is causing back damage, especially in the lower back.
Incorrect posture such as lifting the hips too high or sagging the body to bear excessive weight will damage the cushion between the spines, leading to stiffness and pain, causing discomfort for the practitioner.
Poor muscle flexibility
Another important part before doing push-ups is to warm up the whole body for about 5 minutes to have enough flexibility. If you do not stretch, it is easy for the practitioner to get muscle tension, lack of muscle flexibility or get injured during the exercise.
Many people often skip this step, but experts pay special attention to a gentle warm-up exercise to help the body get the best preparation before starting to exercise.
Stretching thoroughly after each workout also helps the body recover quickly, reduces muscle aches and pains, and improves blood circulation...
To ensure the best possible safety while exercising, consult with experts or coaches before starting any sport.
This method not only helps the practitioner increase the effectiveness of the training process but also prevents unwanted injuries.
