any real difference between doing standard hand on the floor push ups and doing dumbell pushups ? just tried them for the first time today. they are a nice change up. anything specific ways that they are better than standard ? do they work any parts of the body more ?
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10-10-2012, 05:56 PM #1
benefits of dumbell pushups vs. standard pushups ?
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10-10-2012, 06:02 PM #2
You have to go heavy to notice any real gains.
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10-10-2012, 07:03 PM #3
The dumbells let you go down slightly deeper and is a little easier on your wrists.
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10-11-2012, 03:40 AM #4
he dumbbell press is executed using two dumbbells and a weight bench. You can substitute an exercise ball or aerobic step for the weight bench. You can also use a barbell instead of two dumbbells if you don't have the necessary equipment
Push-ups are performed using your body weight and can be done in a variety of ways to decrease or increase the workload. A standard push-up is done on your feet and hands with your back in a straight line.NPTI Fitness (http://nptifitness.com)
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10-11-2012, 04:34 AM #5
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10-11-2012, 04:38 AM #6
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10-11-2012, 07:23 AM #7
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10-11-2012, 07:51 AM #8
As TLE041 stated, performing push-ups by holding a dumbbell or using the perfect push-up mechanism will actually maximize your results a bit more than if you utilized the traditional push-up form.
This will put a lot less stress on your wrists and allow you to stretch out the muscle a bit more. Think about it, the more you stretch, the more blood you allow to flow into your muscle fibers, which in-turn will tear the muscle fibers a bit more. Your muscles will then compensate and adapt by repairing stronger.
For me, dumbbell push-ups are the way to go if you're looking to maximize strength on that exercise.
Hope this helps!
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07-10-2014, 10:36 AM #9
When I do traditional push-ups one of my elbow clicks, it doesn't hurt but it gets to the point that I get worried about causing some sort of damage. Whereas with dumbbell push-ups I don't get that, so I love them for that reason! + I think D P-U's work the pecs a bit better (at least I feel it more).
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08-03-2018, 02:10 PM #10
I've started to use dumbbells after having key hole surgery and found it is much easier on my shoulder and wrists. I can focus on putting stress on the muscles that are being worked better than usual pushups.
I have to put towels on the dumbbells as my hands do hurt on the palm though.
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08-03-2018, 05:25 PM #11
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08-04-2018, 04:50 AM #12
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