Push-ups to the ground take the muscles through a full range of movement, the requirement to do this creates a greater demand on the muscles, nervous system and midline (core) for stability.A great pushup routine:With a continuously running clock do 1 pushup in the first minute, 2 in the second, 3 in the third and so on for 20 minutes, if you fail at any given minute go back to 1 and continue back up the ladder.

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