Silly question, i know. But my mate thinks he's getting bigger and he's bulking up from just doin these 2 exercises?
Is it possible?
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09-14-2009, 02:31 AM #1
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09-14-2009, 04:59 AM #6
pushups when done properly can build a very good physique
hands in front of head
hand out to the side in line/lower than shoulder
planche position
all these target diff muscles
once those get easier you can elevate your legs to increase stress
keep increasing the elevation until youre doing handstand pushups
anyone that can do 10 proper handstand pushups is definitely not weak
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09-14-2009, 05:11 AM #7
You won't 'bulk up' amazingly from pushups, but pushups will increase your general strength and speed/endurance qualities. Squats are the best thing for building muscle on the legs (apart from quadricep curls), and they're excellent for things such as your vertical jump - should you implement correct plyometric work to train the muscle mass.
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none of these guys have evidence. Ive seen a guy at the gym who competes and he told me at least 2 of his chest workouts a month are only pushups. and hes got a pretty massive chest.
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09-14-2009, 08:46 AM #12
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09-14-2009, 10:04 AM #14
I more or less agree, except I hate BB Row. Mine are Sq, BP, DL, SOHP, and a Chinup/Pullup variation.
you dont "NEED" any of these to get big, but if you are very strong on these 5 exercises you will no doubt be a large individual.
I'm assuming OP means pushups and squats with just BW, in which case the answer would be lol no.
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09-14-2009, 10:14 AM #15
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09-14-2009, 10:17 AM #16
No doubt but:
-I find that DB Rows are superior for a rowing movement because you can go way heavier while reducing the involvment of the lower back
-Deadlifts and Rack Pulls and Shrug variations produce a thickness in my upper back that just heavy BB rowing wouldn't even get close to
-Pullups and Chinups are better for the lats/back width for me at least
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