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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Push Up Question
Posted: 1/1/2004 3:52:21 AM EDT
Stupid question disclaimer!
I've done a million of them (military and police academy) and was wondering what % of bodyweight is actually pressed when doing a correct, standard push up?  Any way to accurately calculate or would it be just a best guess?
Thanks

Link Posted: 1/1/2004 5:14:49 AM EDT
[#1]
How about assuming the position with your hands on the bathroom scale?

Bob
Link Posted: 1/1/2004 8:59:44 AM EDT
[#2]
Thanks Bob, I thought about that...and was wondering if there was a reason why that wouldn't be accurate or if I was missing something.

Link Posted: 1/1/2004 12:25:13 PM EDT
[#3]
If you're looking to compare the calculated value to weight lifted using traditional barbell/dumbbell exercises, you should subtract the weight of bodyparts used to complete each pushup (arms, pectorals, front delts, lats).  

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