Benefits of push-up habit

With just a few simple push-ups, you can improve your balance and overall fitness. If you have never tried them, start now.

Firm stomach.The up and down movements of push-ups help build strong internal muscles, laying the foundation for the formation of six-pack abs. When the abdominal muscles are strong, the muscles around the abdomen will also be strong.

Back pain relief.Push-ups not only help strengthen the body but also have a very effective effect in reducing back pain. The reason is that the movements of lifting and lowering the body require a coordinated combination of body parts. This is a great way to strengthen bones, thereby helping to reduce back pain.

Increase muscle flexibility. Besides strengthening the body, push-ups also help increase the flexibility of the muscle groups in the back. The muscles around the shoulders, collarbones and shoulder blades will become bigger, longer and more flexible thanks to push-ups.

Mood booster.Almost any exercise can be a mood-booster. Push-ups, Mercola says, initially stretch your muscles, but eventually loosen and relax those muscle groups (which are often stiff and tense from sitting for too long).

Improve balance and posture.To be able to perform the movements of lifting and lowering the body correctly, the body must lie in a straight line. This is a very beneficial factor for building the balance of the body. In addition, when performing push-ups, all the muscles in the chest, shoulders, abdomen, and neck are also forced to maintain the appropriate posture. After a period of active practice, you can feel the balance of the body as well as improve the sitting or standing posture easily.

According to Thanh Nien