pumping/push ups

aurexie · 06-07-2002, 12:01 PM

is push ups or some called it pumping .... a good form of execise ?? for example spread push ups ... diamond push ups and knuckle push ups.. are these good form of execise that should be included in the chest and arms training program??

Fade · 06-07-2002, 12:59 PM

I do them sometimes just to get a pump.

They require too many reps to be worth while compared to weighted bench.

**Prince** · 06-07-2002, 02:26 PM

I do them occasionally for a warm-up.

TJohn · 06-07-2002, 02:46 PM

Haven't done pushups since gym class in grade school

I suppose they can be a great warm up though.

TJohn

Scotty the Body · 06-07-2002, 07:43 PM

yup, warm is is all they're really good for, you need the weight if your want to put on some beef.

06-07-2002, 12:01 PM	#1
aurexie Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 13	pumping/push ups is push ups or some called it pumping .... a good form of execise ?? for example spread push ups ... diamond push ups and knuckle push ups.. are these good form of execise that should be included in the chest and arms training program??

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06-07-2002, 12:59 PM	#2
Fade I'm the daddy Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 3,007 Photos: 5	I do them sometimes just to get a pump. They require too many reps to be worth while compared to weighted bench.

06-07-2002, 02:46 PM	#4
TJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 445	Haven't done pushups since gym class in grade school I suppose they can be a great warm up though. TJohn