These Pushups Will Change Your ENTIRE Body (GUARANTEED!)

About this Video

• Video Title: These Pushups Will Change Your ENTIRE Body (GUARANTEED!)
• Channel: ATHLEAN-X™
• Speakers: (Speaker name not explicitly mentioned in transcript)
• Duration: 12:28

Introduction

This video demonstrates various push-up variations to enhance upper body strength, flexibility, and mobility. The speaker, a physical therapist, explains how these exercises engage different muscle groups, improving posture and addressing common physical issues.

Key Takeaways

• Standard Push-up Modification: Going all the way down to the ground during a push-up, followed by a "hand release," engages the rotator cuff muscles, improving shoulder stability and preventing bad posture.
• Superman Push-up: Extending the standard push-up by extending arms forward and lifting legs engages the entire back, strengthening the low, mid, and upper back for better mobility and posture.
• Mike Tyson Push-up: Starting in a deep squat and performing a push-up strengthens the hip flexors and improves hip mobility, combating hip degeneration.
• Back Widow Push-up: A face-up push-up with bent knees and elbows at 45 degrees engages the mid and upper back muscles, improving posture and core strength. Slow, deliberate movements with 3-second holds are emphasized.
• Dive Bomber Push-up: Starting in a downward-facing dog position, this challenging variation targets the triceps, shoulders, and chest while improving thoracic extension and shoulder mobility. A modified rocking downward dog is suggested as an easier alternative.
• T-Stand Push-up: This push-up variation, involving rotation at the top, improves shoulder stability and thoracic spine rotation, enhancing core strength and stability.