How push-ups became the official workout of COVID-19

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I think because were taught push-ups as early as kindergarten, everyone is familiar with them, says Lampa.

Heres What Experts Say

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Push-ups are only a great workout if you aredoing them correctly, says Atkins.

If done incorrectly, they are a great way to potentially injure the shoulder and the lower back.

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They are an upper body workout, but they moreso require total body strength and synchronization.

I think over time too many push-ups can lead to overtraining the chest, says Lampa.

you might have your push-up challengesjust double-check theyre not theonlyCOVID-19 workout youre doing.

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