If you have done pushups as part of your regular exercise routine, you know that they are perfect for strengthening and developing the arms, especially the triceps muscles. They are also great for developing your shoulders and chest. Depending on where you place your hands, a perfectly executed pushup mimics the movements used in performing a bench press.

The problem with pushups has always been putting your hands in the right place. If you put your hands too close together, you work out your triceps, but not your chest. If you put your hands too far apart, the chest is worked out, but not so much your triceps.

How to do the Perfect Pushup

Having done hundreds of thousands of pushups the hard way, former Navy SEAL Alden Mills developed a way of getting the hands in the right position every time. His exercise device is called the Perfect Pushup.

The Perfect Pushup makes sure the hands are at the right distance, but it also ensures that your wrists can move naturally. The more you rotate your hand supports, the more arm muscles you can bring into your workout. But if you want to focus on upper body strength, wrist rotation is optional.

The Perfect Pushup also includes handles that allow you elevate your body. This gives you a greater range of motion through which you lower your torso. It gives you a deeper stretch in your arms, chest, and shoulders.

Perfect Pushup: Who should use it?

If you have had shoulder surgery or a rotator cuff injury, Perfect Pushup probably is not for you. However, if you have these conditions, chances are you may need to avoid pushups altogether. If you have minor shoulder issues, you should just make sure you do not place the hand supports too far apart.

The Perfect Pullup

Alden Mills has also developed a device he calls the Perfect Pullup. This exerciser gives you a way to use any secure door frame for doing pull-ups, without having to go to a park or gym. The Perfect Pullup fits any door frame from 27 to 36 inches wide and supports users who weigh up to 300 pounds.

What’s different about the Perfect Pullup?

In traditional pull-ups, you grip a bar, underhand or overhand. In Perfect Pullup, your wrists can move, too, increasing the number of muscles involved in your workout. The rotating handles also reduce the stress that traditional pullups place on your joints.

May 24th by Fit Gizmos