How many push-ups are appropriate?

Push-ups are a common exercise method, but you also need to pay attention to the amount of this exercise. It doesn't mean that the more you do, the better. For beginners, do 10 in each set, and 3 sets in total. Don't force yourself to avoid other effects.

1 Push-ups can exercise the pectoralis major and the triceps of the arms. For the sake of strengthening the body, you can do push-ups every day to increase the amount of physical activity. However, if you just want to exercise your muscles, you don't need to do it every day. It is better to do it every other day for muscle growth.

2 If you want to develop your pectoralis major and triceps, you need to have a certain intensity when practicing push-ups. You can do it according to your physical condition and gradually increase the number. For beginners, do 10 in each set and 3 sets. For those under 18 years old, it is recommended to do 10 in each set and 3 sets each time; for those aged 20-30, it is recommended to do 15 in each set and 6-8 sets each time; for those aged 30-40, it is recommended to do 15 in each set and 5-7 sets each time; for those aged 50 and above, you can arrange the intensity of the exercise reasonably according to your own situation.

3 When doing push-ups, you don't have to do 70 or 80 at a time. You can choose to do 10-15 each time, rest for 30-60 seconds and then continue. Just keep a good rhythm every time you do the movement. The effect of exercise is better if you do it at a constant speed. It is not advisable to do it fast and slow at times, as this will consume too much energy.

4 When you first start doing push-ups, you will experience arm soreness. Generally, after one week of training, the soreness will be relieved, and after half a month, there will be no serious soreness (such as being unable to lift your arms). If you continue to exercise, your chest muscles and triceps will show obvious effects after three months. Note: If you only fish for three days and dry the nets for two days, you will not see obvious results no matter how long you practice.