You may have seen pushup handles on television or in stores called the Perfect Pushups. In fact, we sell them too. Is this really the best equipment to achieve your fitness goals?
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Pushups have been used since mankind discovered we had muscles to develop our chests and shoulders. Did it really take a US Navy SEAL to discover the secret behind what pushups really were supposed to be?
Here’s the thing: Pushups are good. They help build muscles, endurance, flexibility, burn calories, and maintain your body weight. Pushup handles are good. They help take strain off your wrists. The Perfect Pushup handles are good. If you use them correctly. You have to be careful that they don’t turn on you when you’re not ready for them to. Keep them controlled, with slow, even movements, and they are a useful addition to any gym bag. Wear yourself down, lose control, and they can spin without warning, causing more damage to your wrists or shoulders.
Are they a good tool? Yes. If you use them properly. Are they for everyone? Definitely not. Use your head, and good equipment, and you can go far.
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