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Perfect Pushup
The Perfect Pushup was designed by Alden Mills. He is a former Navy Seal who got the idea for this product when faced with the realization that so many people just don’t know how to do a proper pushup. Interestingly enough, Mills also includes a helpful little exercise plan with the product to help you get started on your fitness goals. For those that want to increase their arm and back strength, but are a little stuck on the right pushup form, this product is actually pretty useful.
It is unimpressive at first site, being basically two small discs with handles attached to them. You place the discs on the floor, grab them and proceed to do your pushup. The way that the discs are positioned really does help you get into the right form, even without realizing it. The product also includes example cards of the many different kinds of pushups that you can do for those that are brand new to this type of exercise. This allows you to change up your workout a little bit and the discs will help you get positioned perfectly each time.
While they are incredibly useful, especially for those with hand and wrist injuries, the Perfect Pushup is probably not the best product for those that are already experienced with strength training. This is definitely a product that is geared towards the entry-level consumer and overall the quality could be a little better. The discs are nice, but they are made of pretty cheap plastic and you end up wondering just how much stress they can actually go through.
This is a terrific product for the absolute beginner that is looking for a little assistance with pushups. It’s hard to recommend them beyond that, and when you look at the overall cost for the item, it’s a little tough to justify since it can really only help you do one thing. However, given that improper pushups can lead to injury, if you are concerned about hurting yourself, this product will help you improve your form.
It’s definitely not for pros, unless, as I mentioned above, your wrists and hands have seen better days. The main problem with the product is that it is just so limited, despite the extra cards and the little fitness plan. While pushups can be great exercises, there are other exercises out there. It does serve its limited purpose well however, and I can see why so many people have purchased it. You just have to wonder how many Perfect Pushups ended up stored under the bed, never to be used again.
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November 11th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I can see how the device would help you do a stricter push-up, while at the same time alleviating wrist issues. But I share your sentiment on them being bought, used a couple times, and then relegated to under the bed and then the garage sale…
Most of these types of devices offer marginal utility at best. You’re better off just doing the simple exercises. After all, who doesn’t know how to do a push-up? I’d probably be surprised at the answer!