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thegrassr00ts
Mar 31, 2009, 2:47 PM
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A few questions:
How effective are Australian push-ups at training your core. Standing alone, they clearly wouldn't be enough, but my abs definitely burn after a set. Is there any way, besides doing front lever pull-ups which I am presently incapable of, to put greater strain on my core will doing Aussie pulls?
Second, I basically took slings and hang my rock rings so they are about 1 foot off the floor. I then do push-ups on them and it really seems to work way more muscles than just a regular pushup. Would it be more effective to raise my feet above my hands or keep them on the ground. A quick note, I really like this exercise, it kind of feels like an Iron Cross.
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chadnsc
Mar 31, 2009, 4:02 PM
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Ouch! Your poor shoulders, AC joints, Rotator Cuffs, and Distal Clavicle.
Don't know how all that stuff can be injured? Don't worry, if you keep doing those exercises you'll find out in a few years.
You may want to look into doing pushups on a medicine ball or bousiou (sp?) ball. While not as challenging as using your rock rings it is much easier on your shoulders while still providing the balance and core training that you’re looking for. If you don’t feel that your core is being worked enough using these types of techniques I personally would simply do additional abdominal exercises such as front and side planks.
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roddyheat
Apr 3, 2009, 12:02 AM
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thegrassr00ts wrote: A few questions: How effective are Australian push-ups at training your core. Standing alone, they clearly wouldn't be enough, but my abs definitely burn after a set. Is there any way, besides doing front lever pull-ups which I am presently incapable of, to put greater strain on my core will doing Aussie pulls? Second, I basically took slings and hang my rock rings so they are about 1 foot off the floor. I then do push-ups on them and it really seems to work way more muscles than just a regular pushup. Would it be more effective to raise my feet above my hands or keep them on the ground. A quick note, I really like this exercise, it kind of feels like an Iron Cross.
What in god's name is an 'Aussie Push Up?' I'm Aussie and never heard of em.
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ryanb
Apr 3, 2009, 12:21 AM
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Push ups on gymnastic rings are all the rage at my gym right now...while in high push up position try pushing the rings out in front of you (above your head) and then pulling them back to high push up keeping your arms straight. It gives a fierce fore work out...I have to put my knees down for that one.
I don't know what an aussie push up is either.
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thegrassr00ts
Apr 3, 2009, 12:29 AM
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Sorry, meant Aussie Pull-up.
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yokese
Apr 3, 2009, 1:13 AM
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This?
(This post was edited by yokese on Apr 3, 2009, 1:14 AM)
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Gelada
Apr 3, 2009, 9:56 PM
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That video was cool, but I don't know if that is what he was referring to.
Some kid I met calls the rows where your back is initially almost flat on the floor, underneath a barbell, hands grasp the barbell and keep your body straight as you pull-up. Pretty much like a reverse push-up.
I've heard them called horizontal pull-ups as well.
This is all just speculation though.
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roddyheat
Apr 4, 2009, 1:18 AM
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that's just an inverted row. Nothing 'Aussie' about it unless you hang a meat by of the barbell
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zeke_sf
Apr 4, 2009, 2:39 AM
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roddyheat wrote: that's just an inverted row. Nothing 'Aussie' about it unless you hang a meat by of the barbell
Can somebody please explain what this phrase means? I've been scratching my head until my scalp bleeds and I still can't make sense of it. Speak American, you bloody convict baby!
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roddyheat
Apr 4, 2009, 8:45 AM
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lol i left 'pie' out of that sentence accidently.
Hang a meat pie of the barbell...
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