December 5th, 2008
The Perfect Push Up – Abs Uncrunched Show Episode #1411 Comments
Hey there!
Have you seen the infomercial for these rotating push up handles called the “Perfect Push Up?”
They are supposed to give you a better workout when you perform your push ups and consequently get you better results.
I decided to try them out in the latest episode of the Abs Uncrunched Show.
Check it out the video…
Scott
P.S. My friend Jon Benson told me about a new concept in training that I hadn’t heard before called 1 Rep Fitness. When he showed it to me, I was surprised at what I saw. Check out 1 Rep Fitness and let me know what you think…
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11 Responses to “The Perfect Push Up – Abs Uncrunched Show Episode #14”
9:50 am
Scott,
I have smaller wrists and these take the pressure off the wrists to allow me to perform more push-ups…my wrists aren’t bent at 90 degrees with these. Plus, as you said, they allow you to get a deeper range of motion.
There are two versions of these. The plastic ones like you show and a more substatial metal version. I find the plastic ones work just fine.
The same company also makes a pull-up bar to use in a doorway that works great, too. You might want to look at that before next Thanksgiving
9:56 am
Scott, your goal setting and achievement is just awesome. I watched as you ran that mile, did your pullups, and pushups. You definitely set many examples for everyone to follow. I absolutely love the route you are taking in life. Don’t ever quit. Class ACT!
10:12 am
what did you think of the perfect push-up
11:15 am
Scott,
Thanks for reviewing the “Perfect Push-up”. I will feel better about getting them for my 17 year old son who is does push-ups religiously in his workout. I’ve also looked at a couple of pull-up bars for my son. It would be great if you could review them as well. I want to give him whatever tools might keep him focused on fitness. Thanks for your blog and inspiration.
11:39 am
Enjoyed your review, Scott. While looking on-line and on U-tube, there are contrasts between Perfect Pushup and Pushup Pro…. It looks like the ones in your demo are Pushup Pro? Wondering if the surface they are used on, low carpet or hard surface, gives the same result with either tool? Thanks for generally showing that the tool can be helpful for pushups.
1:37 pm
I was wondering about the construction and durability of those. Allergedly a former Seal developed the same thing and sells them
4:57 am
I have a set of these and it really makes a difference. I am 65 and the joints don’t move like they used to so not having to bend the wrists back is very helpful and being able to lower myself more helps also. happy holidays
Rich
11:27 am
Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the comments.
I wanted to clear up one thing. As Barbara stated, what I tested was called the Push Up Pro. I didn’t realize this – I thought I was using the Perfect Push Up. Remember I borrowed these from one of my bootcamp members.
Having said that, the Perfect Push Up and the Push Up Pro are designed to do the same thing (they are both rotating handles). So my analysis of the benefits of using rotating handles compared to doing push ups with your hands on the ground still stands.
So technically I reviewed the Push Up Pro and not the Perfect Push Up. Upon further research, other people have reviewed both and the consensus is that they both do the same thing, however the rotation of the Perfect Push Up is smoother than the Push Up Pro. The Perfect Push Up is also heavier and seems to be better constructed and more durable than the ones I tested. But the Perfect Push Up generally costs more.
I tested the Push Up Pro both on carpet and hardwood floor and it works the same for both.
In case you were wondering, if I end up buying a set for myself, I would buy the Perfect Push Up. I don’t mind spending extra when it comes to getting better quality fitness equipment.
Hope this helps.
Scott
P.S. Dave – thank you for the very nice comments. I truly appreciate them.
1:03 pm
Hi, I’ve been using a low-grade version of this for a few years: holding hand weights whilst doing push-ups. That helps my wrists, as I have a tendency towards carpal tunnel ache. The rotation element is interesting though! Will have to look for this in the UK. Thank you!
11:31 pm
Hey they are really good equipment to have, you defintaly get more better at them since you use the muscles intended. . been using then for 2 weeks. L8r
3:28 am
hi can you buy the perfect push up in the uk?
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