Pushups are really hard. They are not my favourite. The following muscles are targeted:
- chest muscles (pectorals)
- shoulders (deltoids)
- triceps
- abdominals
- wing muscles (serratus anterior)
It is thus a great exercise as it targets a lot of muscles.
On Twitter, I had put an earlier video attempting a regular pushup. Can you believe it, it got viewed 10,600 times! Some 200 plus comments, probably it crossed a 1000 likes too! Many suggested I do knee pushups and incline pushups. What I am doing above is an incline pushup.
Important idea is that I have started. By December 31, 2021 I want to be fit and fine and want to do regular pushups.
The US Navy Seals require you to do 42 in 2 minutes. Here is insight from military.com:
Push-ups. Minimum number is 42 in 2 minutes, but you should shoot for at least 100 for an average score. Do not pace
yourself. Push as many push-ups out as fast as
you can, but do not neglect proper form or the SEAL instructor will not count them.
How many can you do in 2 minutes? In perfect form?
How many will I be able to do on 31 December 2021. Your guess is as good as mine.