{"id":60791,"date":"2021-12-20T10:23:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/?p=60791"},"modified":"2021-12-20T10:23:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:23:15","slug":"how-many-push-ups-should-i-do-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/how-many-push-ups-should-i-do-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Push-Ups Should I Do A Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a set of arms, you have all the tools you need to fit in a killer upper body and core workout. While push-ups are great, it’s a little hard to determine how many you need to do in a single day to see results. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finding a number to shoot for each day can be a little tricky, but there are a few ways to gauge a good number to shoot for, as well as variations that will build and tone muscle without the need for a single dumbbell. <\/span><\/p>\n

How many push-ups do you need to do in a single day to see results?<\/b><\/h2>\n

So, what’s the magic number? Is it 50 or 500?<\/p>\n

Everyone is different, and this number varies depending on your body composition and strength level. There is no magic number that is perfect for everyone to see results, and it varies from person to person. The trick to a dedicated push-up routine is finding <\/span>your <\/span><\/i>perfect number. <\/span><\/p>\n

Test yourself on how many <\/span>solid<\/span><\/i> push-ups you can do before your arms buckle beneath you when you are first getting started. For beginners, that number may be as low as 5. For stronger individuals, that number may be as high as 50. <\/span><\/p>\n

When engaging in this classic exercise, the goal is to wring those muscles dry. Set realistic goals, always engage in proper form, and be sure to constantly bump that number up as the exercise starts to get easy. <\/span><\/p>\n

I suggest setting a modest goal of 20 push-ups per day<\/strong>. When you can knock out a set of 20 without even flinching, move that number up to 50, or try out some of the modified push-ups listed below. <\/span><\/p>\n

The goal here is always to be challenging yourself. You should never end the day thinking ‘that was easy’!<\/span><\/p>\n

Push-ups for beginners<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pulling off one singular push-up can feel like a great success if you are just getting started, but one push-up isn’t enough to see any big muscle gains. If you struggle with just one push-up, there is no shame in opting for a modified push-up! <\/span><\/p>\n

By simply dropping down to your knees, you can engage all of the same muscle groups in your upper body as a standard push-up, but you won’t activate your core in the same way. <\/span><\/p>\n

To work up to standard push-ups, I recommend starting on your knees for reps of 10 and then alternating with core exercises such as planks. A good beginner push-up routine should look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n