The downside of pushups
if you have weak shoulders, even the most basic exercises could disable you.Researchers found that 14 per cent of shoulder injuries occurred while people were doing pushups and pullups. "This is most likely the result of poor shoulder stability," says Bill Hartman, CSCS.To protect your shoulders, try this routine once a week: at the end of your workout, do two or three sets of pushups with your hands on a Swiss ball. "This helps strengthen and stabilise your shoulder joints," says Hartman. Do 15 reps per set.
if you have weak shoulders, even the most basic exercises could disable you.Researchers found that 14 per cent of shoulder injuries occurred while people were doing pushups and pullups. "This is most likely the result of poor shoulder stability," says Bill Hartman, CSCS.To protect your shoulders, try this routine once a week: at the end of your workout, do two or three sets of pushups with your hands on a Swiss ball. "This helps strengthen and stabilise your shoulder joints," says Hartman. Do 15 reps per set.
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