Are pushups enough to build arm strength?

[Ctfitnut]

Red, I cannot stand using dumbbells under my hands - i feels so much worse and harder for some reason? I don't like the on the fists modification either. I do have the perfect pushup and I kind of like those handles - got them cheap if I recall.

Sheila

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Originally Posted by Ctfitnut

Red, I cannot stand using dumbbells under my hands - i feels so much worse and harder for some reason? I don't like the on the fists modification either. I do have the perfect pushup and I kind of like those handles - got them cheap if I recall.

Sheila

Yup, that's what I have too. The height and everything is great, the handles are even fairly comfortable, but don't yours swivel? That movement really REALLY gets those stabilizers, but I don't need the added difficulty level right now!

[Ctfitnut]

Yes they swivel but to be honest I just do all the other versions - I really should get to the "perfect ones" though LOL!

Sheila

[lfcjasp]

I've used my hex dumbells, cast iron, to aid in push-ups; and yes, they are uncomfortable for the hands...my wrists hate the stress of the push-ups, too. I have to keep my hands wide. And concentrating on my back seems to distract me. I've seen those perfect push-up things at Walmart...maybe I'll take another look at them...hope they're cheap!!!

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Originally Posted by lfcjasp

I've used my hex dumbells, cast iron, to aid in push-ups; and yes, they are uncomfortable for the hands...my wrists hate the stress of the push-ups, too. I have to keep my hands wide. And concentrating on my back seems to distract me. I've seen those perfect push-up things at Walmart...maybe I'll take another look at them...hope they're cheap!!!

If I recall they didn't cost much, but be prepared that you solve one problem and create another, LOL! The hands/wrists feel better but you have to fight a bit to keep your hands from rotating around which really ups the toughness of these things.

[Terry]

I prefer doing pushups with ankle weights folded over once under my palms, fingertips still touching the floor. This method is perfect for my hands and wrists.

[Mulberry]

Originally Posted by lfcjasp

I've seen those perfect push-up things at Walmart...maybe I'll take another look at them...hope they're cheap!!!

Big Lots sometimes has them on sale for $10. I haven't seen what their regular price is for them. They sure make push-ups more doable for me!

[KarenP]

Originally Posted by Terry

I prefer doing pushups with ankle weights folded over once under my palms, fingertips still touching the floor. This method is perfect for my hands and wrists.

That's interesting, Terry. So your hands are at a 75 to 80 degree angle to your wrist, as opposed to 90 degrees. Is that what makes it more comfortable for you?

[lfcjasp]

Red, I've wondered about the swivel on these things. That's one of the reasons I was never before interested in them.

Now Terry has an interesting idea...using folded ankle weights...that might work well for me. Relieves the stress on my wrists, easier on the hands and no swivel I'll give it a try and report back. If I remember to

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Originally Posted by Terry

I prefer doing pushups with ankle weights folded over once under my palms, fingertips still touching the floor. This method is perfect for my hands and wrists.

This is similar to what I have ended up doing on occasion, which is use my yoga block with my fingers over the side. Oddly, even though my wrist is STILL at the same angle, my fingers being able to bend instead of shooting out straight seems to alleviate some of the discomfort. I am DEFINITELY going to try this!