Comments on: A Good Push Up Workout, Part II http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/ Beach Body | Home Exercises | At Home Workouts Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-119375 Aaron Potts Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:29:33 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-119375 Ashton, Post workout soreness is fine, within reason. You're goal should not be to totally obliterate your muscles every time you workout, but at the same time, if you don't challenge yourself past your earlier limits, you won't grow. As for this particular workout, sure you could combine Part I and Part II into one "monster" chest workout. Ashton,

Post workout soreness is fine, within reason. You’re goal should not be to totally obliterate your muscles every time you workout, but at the same time, if you don’t challenge yourself past your earlier limits, you won’t grow.

As for this particular workout, sure you could combine Part I and Part II into one “monster” chest workout.

]]> By: Ashton http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-114723 Ashton Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:47:16 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-114723 Hi, i was wondering if its okay to do both part one and part two in the same day or the same week or if i/we should only stick to one until x amount of reps are able to be accomplished with either one. also, I read in a book by fred hatfield that post workout soreness is actually not a good thing. he says that the micro tears can actually cause scar tissue in the muscle and therefore would not be able to grow to its potential. I was wondering what your thoughts were on that statement. I've been doing this pushup workout and haven't been sore and it makes me unsure if i'm getting a good workout or not. thanks -A Hi, i was wondering if its okay to do both part one and part two in the same day or the same week or if i/we should only stick to one until x amount of reps are able to be accomplished with either one. also, I read in a book by fred hatfield that post workout soreness is actually not a good thing. he says that the micro tears can actually cause scar tissue in the muscle and therefore would not be able to grow to its potential. I was wondering what your thoughts were on that statement. I’ve been doing this pushup workout and haven’t been sore and it makes me unsure if i’m getting a good workout or not.

thanks

-A

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-109172 Aaron Potts Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:55:16 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-109172 Jiarong - Push ups work the entire chest area, and different types of push ups emphasize certain areas more than others. Incline push ups work the upper chest and shoulders more, while decline push ups work the lower part of the pectoral muscle. Close-grip push ups work the triceps more than standard-width push ups, while wide-grip push ups use the muscles on the outside of the chest more than in the center of the chest. <a href="http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/beachjunkie?bctid=25219321001">P90X</a> has all of these types of push ups, and they are done in a way that you get the max benefit from them. Jiarong – Push ups work the entire chest area, and different types of push ups emphasize certain areas more than others. Incline push ups work the upper chest and shoulders more, while decline push ups work the lower part of the pectoral muscle. Close-grip push ups work the triceps more than standard-width push ups, while wide-grip push ups use the muscles on the outside of the chest more than in the center of the chest.

P90X has all of these types of push ups, and they are done in a way that you get the max benefit from them.

]]> By: jiarong http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-108941 jiarong Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:33:09 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-108941 which part of the muscle does push up train ? which part of the muscle does push up train ?

]]> By: Ryan http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-78862 Ryan Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:36:46 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-78862 I like the push up workout, it helps to have workouts that can be done away from the gym! Most people fall out of routine when they travel and this can help a lot! I like the push up workout, it helps to have workouts that can be done away from the gym! Most people fall out of routine when they travel and this can help a lot!

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-78195 Aaron Potts Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:50:01 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-78195 Nick, The advice you got is WAY off the mark! After 1 day of rest, you haven't even fully RECOVERED yet from an intense workout, let alone started having to worry about your muscles atrophying. Most pro bodybuilders work every body part once or twice a week at the most, and work other body parts while the originally worked muscles are recuperating. If you are working out for 2 to 3 hours at an intense pace, 1 workout per week per body part will be plenty. Back that up with plenty of high quality protein at EVERY meal, and you'll be golden. Nick,

The advice you got is WAY off the mark! After 1 day of rest, you haven’t even fully RECOVERED yet from an intense workout, let alone started having to worry about your muscles atrophying.

Most pro bodybuilders work every body part once or twice a week at the most, and work other body parts while the originally worked muscles are recuperating.

If you are working out for 2 to 3 hours at an intense pace, 1 workout per week per body part will be plenty. Back that up with plenty of high quality protein at EVERY meal, and you’ll be golden.

]]> By: Nick http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-78183 Nick Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:41:58 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-78183 Thank you for the response. I have one more question. How long should one rest after an intense (2-3 hour, 1 minute rest) workout with heavy weight lifting? Ive been told that after 1 day of rest, your muscles automatically begin deteriorating, and needs to be followed up with another workout... thought I might get a professional opinion. Thank you for the response.

I have one more question.

How long should one rest after an intense (2-3 hour, 1 minute rest) workout with heavy weight lifting? Ive been told that after 1 day of rest, your muscles automatically begin deteriorating, and needs to be followed up with another workout… thought I might get a professional opinion.

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-77762 Aaron Potts Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:23:52 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-77762 Bayan, Yes, this workout will do wonders for your chest muscles. Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-i/">Part I</a> of this post as well to see some other chest exercises. As far as milk, quality protein should ALWAYS be a part of a muscle-building routine, especially directly after a workout. Be sure to change up the way that you workout on a regular basis, and to also allow plenty of time for your muscles to recuperate from any resistance training. If you over train, you'll do more harm than good. Bayan,

Yes, this workout will do wonders for your chest muscles. Be sure to check out Part I of this post as well to see some other chest exercises.

As far as milk, quality protein should ALWAYS be a part of a muscle-building routine, especially directly after a workout.

Be sure to change up the way that you workout on a regular basis, and to also allow plenty of time for your muscles to recuperate from any resistance training. If you over train, you’ll do more harm than good.

]]> By: bayan http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-77642 bayan Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:50:45 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-77642 im a senior in high school and highly competitive track athlete and august is my rest month and i havnt been liftin weights but ive been doin push ups up to 250 and 300 sit ups nd abs workouts day and night..i came across this site and this work out caught my eye.. will it build my chest muscles nd should i drink milk after i do it? im a senior in high school and highly competitive track athlete and august is my rest month and i havnt been liftin weights but ive been doin push ups up to 250 and 300 sit ups nd abs workouts day and night..i came across this site and this work out caught my eye.. will it build my chest muscles nd should i drink milk after i do it?

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56532 Aaron Potts Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:40:31 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/a-good-push-up-workout-part-ii/#comment-56532 Nick, There is no ONE exercise that is the end all, be all of getting bigger muscles. Yes, push ups are one of the most effective exercises for arms/shoulders/triceps, but cross-training is critical to ensure that you continue to get results, and that you don't get an overuse injury. Nick,

There is no ONE exercise that is the end all, be all of getting bigger muscles. Yes, push ups are one of the most effective exercises for arms/shoulders/triceps, but cross-training is critical to ensure that you continue to get results, and that you don’t get an overuse injury.

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