Handstand Pushups - Are they safe ? Posted: 09-26-07 11:44am
I have been doing handstand pushups since
I was about 15, I am currently 23. I was
just wondering if someone could tell me if
they are hurting me, like maybe the blood
vessels in my head or maybe my shoulders.
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Tylanas
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Posted: 09-26-07 23:36pm
Nah, you're fine. As long as you don't
spend a ton of time upside down (say
hours), it's harmless
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Mikolas
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Posted: 10-10-07 13:54pm
Uuh most exercises in general aren't
"safe", if your asking that literally, you
are always risking something for many of
them, particularly those with weights
involved. But since when do humans do only
whats safe for them? =) I do handstand
push ups too, though I use a wall since I
lack the balance for now, but I'm working
on it so I can do handstands for when I
start learning breakdancing. You must,
absolutely must breathe regularly for any
exercise though, particularly those that
will put pressure on your head such as
vertical push ups. Not doing so could pop
a blood vessel. So it isn't safe if you
hold your breathe with all that blood
rushing to your head.
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