I usually get that reaction from my customers when I mention these small pushup wonders to them. Not many people know this but Hindu pushups are truly a variation of the a lot more popular workout, the pushup. Have you heard about the Dive Bomber pushups before? If you haven’t, check this video:
Both the Dive bomber pushup and Hindu pushup are almost the exact same except for one slight distinction. With Dive bomber pushups, you need to bend the arms once more when you go back to the beginning position. Check this out to see how Hindu pushups are performed:
Did you see the difference? With the Hindu pushup, you go back towards the starting position by taking a path that is various from the one you took when you began out on it. But in the Dive bomber pushup, you go back to performing what you did during the start of the exercise.
How To Perform Hindu Pushups
Start off just like you would for a regular pushup in the “up” position (along with your arms completely extended). Have your feet spread wider than your shoulder width.
Walk your hands backwards until your butt is pointing straight in the air, together with your arms and legs perfectly straight. From the side, your body should look like an upside-down “V.”
Begin bending your elbows so your body begins to move forward towards the ground. As your head nears the ground, start arching your back until you’re looking towards the ceiling. Straighten your arms all through this movement.
While keeping your arms straight, push yourself back to the beginning position.
*Note: The entire motion need to be somewhat flowing, just like a wave crashing into the shore. Avoid being clunky. And, as you are facing towards the ceiling, exhale deeply.
The Benefits of Hindu Pushups
People would at first feel that Hindu pushups are over glorified workouts. Should you perform a dozen or more of these pushups, you won’t feel the exact same way anymore. When you perform these pushups, your shoulders, arms, chest, back, and legs are all worked out. This pushup assists in strengthening your body and also improves your stamina and enhances your flexibility.
When to Perform Them
Hindu pushups are meant to be performed with high repetitions. Due to this, I don’t suggest using them in a typical strength training program. I am firmly of the belief that for strength and size you need to use higher weights and lower repetitions, and due to this, these kinds of pushups do not truly fit. Nevertheless, they’re still incredibly great exercises, and would make a perfect addition to a calisthenics routine. They’d also be excellent if you didn’t have access to a gym, needed to work out in a hotel room, or just need to provide some assortment in your routine.
