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health-and-fitness11 days ago•7 min saved

15 Proper Push-Ups: The New Benchmark for Elite Strength in Adults Over 60

A personal trainer identifies 15 slow, controlled push-ups as the threshold for elite upper-body strength in adults over 60. This metric prioritizes form over volume, ensuring full range of motion and core stability. While research links high push-up counts to lower cardiovascular risk, experts emphasize that quality execution is more indicative of functional health than raw rep counts. For those unable to achieve this number, incline push-ups are recommended as a progressive alternative to build necessary strength safely.

via Eat This Not That|

#cardiovascular-health #exercise-progression #health-and-fitness

fitness2 years ago•6 min saved

"3 Game-Changing Ab Exercises for a Stronger Core in Just 15 Minutes"

After adding hundreds, plank shoulder taps, and roll-ups to her ab routine for a week, the author noticed increased muscle definition, improved flexibility in her hamstrings, and easier performance of the exercises. She also found it simple to progress the exercises and felt the burn, recommending these moves for a challenging core workout, but advises against working abs every day to allow for rest and recovery.

via Tom's Guide|

#ab-exercises #core-workout #exercise-progression