As we get older, our bodies naturally start to weaken.
Muscle mass declines, bones become more fragile and everyday movements can feel harder.
But here’s the good news, you can slow down the aging process by choosing the right exercises.
The key isn’t doing every workout under the sun—it’s about being selective.
And if I had to pick just one? Pushups.
Pushups are more than just an upper-body workout.
They build strength, improve endurance, and even have a direct link to heart health.
In fact, studies suggest that being able to do 40 pushups is a strong indicator of a lower risk of heart disease.
In this post, I’ll break down: ✅ How to do a pushup ✅ Pushup benefits ✅ 2 Reasons why some people can’t do a pushup yet
How pushups can be your secret weapon for staying strong
How To Do a Pushup
To do a push-up you are going to get on the floor on all fours, positioning your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
Don’t lock out the elbows; keep them slightly bent. Extend your legs back so you are balanced on your hands and toes, your feet hip-width apart.
Once in this position, here is how you will do a push-up.
Pushup Technique – Activate, breath , push
Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine.
Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself to the floor, until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
Exhale while contracting your chest muscles and pushing back up through your hands, returning to the start position.
Pushup Benefits
A 2019 study also found that people who can do 40 push-ups have fewer cardiovascular disease events than those who cannot complete 10 push-ups(1)
Many muscles are activated during pushups for example, the upper body muscles that come into play in the push-up are the deltoids of the shoulders, the pectoral muscles of the chest, the triceps and biceps of the upper arm, and the gluteal or hip muscles, and the erector spinae of the back.
Pushup is a full body exercise. Pushup can be done from anywhere.
What If I can’t Do a Pushup
Don’t worry—you’re not alone. There are two common reasons why people struggle with pushups:
Check out the video below where I break down exactly how to build strength and improve your form so you can start doing pushups with confidence.
