pushups?

S.O.S · 06-20-2003, 12:22 AM

does anyone know what percentage of your bodywieght you use to do a push up. i know it might be a dumb question but i want to know so that i know kinda how much weight im using when i add weiight on my back.

**Mudge** · 06-20-2003, 12:44 AM

Put yourself on a scale, it will depend on your height.

Its not very much at all nor is it linear. Since the world record is well into the thousands, and even a weakling can do a great deal of pushups, its a waste of time as far as building size or strength is concerned IMO.

S.O.S · 06-20-2003, 05:46 PM

thanks , i only use them to do supersets

perfecto · 06-21-2003, 08:22 AM

but do 1 arm pushups and impress the ladies

haha

guy · 06-23-2003, 01:11 AM

60% of your bodyweight is the ballpark number I've seen a couple places(which i can't remember).
Definitely not useless though. Its an easy way to do something while you're travelling or a good warmup exercise for your shoulders and chest.

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guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6	60% of your bodyweight is the ballpark number I've seen a couple places(which i can't remember). Definitely not useless though. Its an easy way to do something while you're travelling or a good warmup exercise for your shoulders and chest.
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