Trick to Do More Push Ups (Works Instantly)
Published: Wed, 04/23/14
Today I'm going to share a little-known method you can
use to do more push ups, INSTANTLY.
After a post-workout meal a few weeks ago, several guys
got to talking about how many push ups they could do ...
and before you know it, two by two, we're squaring off
face-to-face and doing push up contests right there on the
floor of the restaurant!
I got paired up with a guy that I was really closely matched
with, strength-wise. I ended up squeaking out the victory
(I think we ended up doing 80 or so) ... using the same
technique during the last few reps that I am going to share
with you in today's email.
So whether you have a push up contest to get ready for,
or you're just looking to get stronger in your push ups
or other body weight strength training try this technique:
How to Do More Push Ups - Instantly!
- Before you drop down into the bottom of your push up,
take a deep inhalation to 'load up' your muscles. Get as
tight as you can - upper body, legs, core, everything.
- Drop into your push up without letting your breath out.
Maintain tension in your abdominals and throughout your
entire body. Do NOT exhale or let tension 'escape' in any way!
- Exhale as you press through your sticking point in the push
up or after you finish the move. This will also help you keep
tension throughout.
- Once finished with the push up, pause at the top and take
a breath or two. Either lower back down to the ground
and repeat, or rest.
Power breathing is one technique you can use to tap into
additional strength reserves and boost your strength and
power instantly. You can use this not only for push ups
but for other advanced body weight moves - like pull ups,
pistol squats, etc. - and also when lifting heavy weights.
Try the technique outlined in this email today and you
use to do more push ups, INSTANTLY.
After a post-workout meal a few weeks ago, several guys
got to talking about how many push ups they could do ...
and before you know it, two by two, we're squaring off
face-to-face and doing push up contests right there on the
floor of the restaurant!
I got paired up with a guy that I was really closely matched
with, strength-wise. I ended up squeaking out the victory
(I think we ended up doing 80 or so) ... using the same
technique during the last few reps that I am going to share
with you in today's email.
So whether you have a push up contest to get ready for,
or you're just looking to get stronger in your push ups
or other body weight strength training try this technique:
How to Do More Push Ups - Instantly!
- Before you drop down into the bottom of your push up,
take a deep inhalation to 'load up' your muscles. Get as
tight as you can - upper body, legs, core, everything.
- Drop into your push up without letting your breath out.
Maintain tension in your abdominals and throughout your
entire body. Do NOT exhale or let tension 'escape' in any way!
- Exhale as you press through your sticking point in the push
up or after you finish the move. This will also help you keep
tension throughout.
- Once finished with the push up, pause at the top and take
a breath or two. Either lower back down to the ground
and repeat, or rest.
Power breathing is one technique you can use to tap into
additional strength reserves and boost your strength and
power instantly. You can use this not only for push ups
but for other advanced body weight moves - like pull ups,
pistol squats, etc. - and also when lifting heavy weights.
Try the technique outlined in this email today and you
will be pleasantly surprised.
Keep training hard,
Mike Westerdal
CriticalBench.com
P.S. A lot of people think of bodyweight training as bootcamp
style workouts that make you sweat and give you a great
cardio workout.
But did you know that with the right bodyweight training program
you can actually build real strength and gain muscle?