Freehand fitness is popular~ Make good use of benches, chairs, and balls to do push-ups to build muscle strength

Push-ups are one of the easiest bodyweight exercises because you don't have to lift your entire body weight. It is ideal for beginners in sports. Once you can do 25 reps, you can move on to more difficult movements that will help you further develop strength. Here are a few different push-up methods:

‧High-leg push-ups: Lift your feet up onto a bench or sofa with your hands on the ground. The higher you place your feet, the harder the push-ups will be.

‧Balance ball push-ups: Place your feet on a large balance ball with your toes pointing downward. The bigger the ball = the higher your feet = the harder the push-up. Doing push-ups with your feet elevated while combining it with a sense of balance makes this the most difficult push-up. It would be even more difficult if there was a basketball under one hand.

‧Basketball push-ups: Place one hand on the basketball and keep the other hand on the floor. Each time you push up to the highest point, roll the basketball from one hand to the other. When your hands are at different heights, the arm that is lower will exert more force, so alternate your arms to build your muscles symmetrically.

This article is from Dashi Culture's "Eat Bacon, Don't Jog"