According to fitness expert Akshit Khatri from Sharda University, Noida (India), push-ups are one of the simple but extremely effective physical exercises. It helps develop the chest, shoulder, tricuspid, core, and even glutes without any equipment.
Benefits of daily push-ups
Push-ups help develop the chest, shoulder, threads and core muscles, thereby increasing strength and flexibility. In addition, this exercise also helps improve cardiovascular health, increase core stability, and make it easy to do anytime, anywhere without complicated equipment.
Regular push-ups also help build discipline and perseverance in your exercise routine, contributing to improving overall health, according to Onlymyhealth.
Risks of over-doing push-ups
expert Akshit Khatri warns that practicing push-ups every day at high intensity can lead to overwork, causing muscle fatigue, pain in the shoulders and wrists, and even increasing the risk of injury. Muscles need time to rest to recover and develop, so not exercising properly without rest can be counterproductive.
Signs that you may be overworking include prolonged pain, reduced exercise performance, loss of motivation, and a feeling of exhaustion.
Tips for safe and effective push-ups
If you want to do push-ups every day, pay attention to the following:
Change the intensity of your workout: Combine your workout days with different number of push-ups, and at the same time, diversify your push-ups to avoid overusing a single muscle group.
Practice the right technique: Hold a correct posture, tighten your core, back straight and place your hands in the right position to avoid injury.
Start in moderation: Newcomers should start with 5-10 times a day and gradually increase over time.
Proper rest: Incorporate your rest days or do light exercises such as stretching, yoga, walking to help your body recover.
Listen to your body: If you have signs of pain or fatigue, reduce your intensity or rest to avoid damage.
