aren't pushups the same as doing bench presses?

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aren't pushups the same as doing bench presses?

2007-08-13 04:46:58 · 2 answers · asked by Paulie 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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they are similar but the mechanics of the exercises are not exactly the same so there will be no carry over from one to the other.

push-ups only utilize about 60% of the total bodyweight so in that aspect they do not provide much of a load for increasing functional strength or inducing hypertrophy as the body adapts to them very quickly

2007-08-13 05:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They both use triceps and pectorials to move the weight.

Once you master pushups, move onto bench presses :).

2007-08-13 04:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋