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I suggest doing something else instead of pushups. When you sit in front of a computer all day your shoulders tend to slump forward, and by doing pushups all da
by catfishblunt 11y ago
I suggest doing something else instead of pushups. When you sit in front of a computer all day your shoulders tend to slump forward, and by doing pushups all day you're making that problem even worse.
- djtriptych 11y agoActually back strengthening and, in general, rear chain exercises are pretty much just the kind of strength training you ought to do to reverse (some of) the effects of prolonged sitting.
- catfishblunt 11y agoWhat? Do you think push-ups work your back?
- djtriptych 11y agoNope you're right - triceps are "rear-chain" but it's not a back workout. That said you are _unable_ to really stretch your lower back while in a seated position, and it's much easier to engage the core and lower back in push up position. Done properly they are also a core strength workout though which is just as important.
- jamiecurle 11y agoYes, but a press up does very little for the posterior chain. The focus is on pec major, anterior deltoids and triceps[1]. Throw in some body weight squats, some body rows, (off the desk) and a pinch of planking and you'd have a more suitable list of movements to counteract sitting. [1] Strength training anatomy, Frederic Delavier, pg 76.