Does push-up work on lats?

The Importance of Push-Ups During a push-up, you’ll use your latissimus dorsi (Lats), trapezius (traps), and abdominal muscles to stabilize your pushing muscles and your lower back, legs, and glutes to maintain a perfect plank position and keep your hips from sagging.

Why do my lats hurt after pushups?

Your lats get sore after push-ups as they contract during the exercise (called muscle co-activation) to oppose the work of your pectoral muscles for greater stability. Higher-than-normal reps and different hand positions can also contribute to lat soreness while doing push-ups.

What is the best exercise for your lats?

• Deadlift. Deadlifts activate almost all your muscles in your body.
• Lat pulldown. Wide grip lat pulldowns are the most popular.
• Pull ups. Not easy to master, but works your lats beautifully.
• Bent over barbell row/one-arm dumbbell row. Pull the weight towards your belly.
• Kettlebell swing. Excellent for lower back.

Why are pushups bad for you?

However, practicing pushups every day does come with some risks. These include lower back pain, wrist pain, and elbow injury. People can reduce these risks by learning the proper technique for the pushup variations they want to incorporate.

Are pushup rows good?

Give this combination move a try to build and strengthen your arms, chest, back and core. Classic exercises such as pushups, pull-ups, rows and squats are the cornerstone of any good workout, but busy lifestyles, cramped gyms and lack of space can cause you to miss out a body part or certain exercise.

What is DB Push press?

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, resting the dumbbells on your shoulders. Your elbows should be pointed directly in front of your body. Bend knees and dip torso directly downward. Exhale as you extend your legs, pushing up through heels and using the momentum to punch both arms upward.