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0 pointsformerly_proven3y ago0 comments

> Get up and do some push-ups

I’m just gonna ask now because I’ve seen it so often. Is this an idiom or is there some kind of expectation people can do push ups? Personally I can do a bunch of pull ups but I don’t think I’ve ever done a single proper push up. Judging from obesity stats I’d expect like half the populace to not be able to do either.

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sidibe3y ago

You must have pullups and pushups backwards. I'd bet most people can do 0 pullups but can do pushups.

woleium3y ago

most folks can do a leaning pushup, where you lean against a counter, table or wall and push yourself up. with practice you can progress to lower objects and eventually a full push up.

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0 pointsformerly_proven3y ago0 comments

> Get up and do some push-ups

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sidibe3y ago

You must have pullups and pushups backwards. I'd bet most people can do 0 pullups but can do pushups.

woleium3y ago

most folks can do a leaning pushup, where you lean against a counter, table or wall and push yourself up. with practice you can progress to lower objects and eventually a full push up.

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