The nice thing about pushups is that they are something you can do anywhere, anytime. You don’t need a bench press setup and a stack of weights. This basic exercise is a great way to work your pectorals, and with a narrow hand-placement you can hit your triceps nicely as well. It’s certainly one of the simplest exercises to learn, but are you getting all the workout you could be getting from your pushups?
This device, which is called the Perfect Pushup, is supposed to engage more muscles while taking some of the stress off your bones and joints.
The base provides stability and also elevates the level where your hands grip. This allows you to get a deeper pushup than you could simply by pressing against the floor. The large rubberized handles should be comfortable to grip, and since they rotate, you can easily change angles to engage different areas of the chest and arms.
The Perfect Pushup looks like a handy addition for anybody who is trying to build an efficient home gym that doesn’t take up a lot of space.
It costs $39.95 and is available online at the Karate Depot. The Perfect Pushup comes with a poster and an instructional DVD to help you get started. If you’d like more information, or to see the device in action, there’s a 60 second video you can view on the site.
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