Disadvantages of push-ups

Push-ups are one of the important exercises that a large percentage of people practice; Because it can be practiced anywhere and anytime, and it does not need to go to a gym or special and heavy equipment, and therefore it does not cost anything, and it can also be relied on as a single exercise for all the muscles of the body, and among the muscles that are strengthened by push-up exercises, are: the pectoral muscles, and the triceps muscle, rest muscles, and forearms. In this article, we will mention the disadvantages of doing push-ups, and some of their benefits.

1. Affect the neck muscles if the person directs his chin towards the ground; Because his forehead here will be the first part to touch the ground, and this exposes it to intense pressure, resulting in head pain, shoulder and upper back injuries. 
2. The back becomes saggy, especially when the body drops rapidly; As the descent towards the ground must be slow, and this condition worsens when the chin is raised again from the ground, and a great feeling of pain is generated in the neck and lower back.
3.  It causes muscle tension and various injuries, not benefiting from exercise, and losing its usefulness.

The right way to do push-ups

• First of all, the legs must be straight, or the knee should be well on the ground. 
• Lift the whole body, so that it is parallel to the ground. 
• Slowly lower towards the ground. 
• Do not bend the body during the exercise.
• looking forward and above the ground; So that the neck is in line with the rest of the body.

Benefits of push-ups

• Increasing functional strength, by activating the whole body by moving the main muscles.
• Increasing muscle flexibility and making it more healthy and energetic, thus reducing injuries. heart stimulation
• and blood vessels by working hard to deliver oxygen-rich blood to muscle tissue. Recruit a broad and strong set of muscles that work primarily.
•  Protecting the shoulders from injuries, especially those affecting the elderly.
•  Improving the way the body sits, by supporting and refining the way.
• Preventing injuries to the lower back, by achieving complete stability in his movements.
•  Reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
•  An increase in the rate of testosterone secretion, especially in older men.
•  Save a lot of time spent on building a strong body.
•  Increased production of growth hormone, which is known as HGH or human growth hormone, specifically during youth; Because the hormone in it is specialized in supporting growth naturally and completely, knowing that as a person ages, the process of building muscle becomes more difficult.