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<\/p>\nImage credits: Mel Robbins<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWhat is Dr. Vonda\u2019s approach? Smart, simple, doable,\u201d said Robbins, lording Wright\u2019s idea in the July 21 release.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd here\u2019s the thing that I love: 60,000 people have already tried this recommendation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0She went on to describe her own journey with the trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFirst time I tried it, I got to four [done] on [my] knees. My triceps were not that strong,\u201d she explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re getting stronger, though, because now I\u2019m up to 11 on the knees.\u201d<\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: Mel Robbins<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI could do 11 against the wall from the beginning, but on the floor with gravity and the leverage and everything else and terrible form.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBut I did four and I felt proud because I showed up.\u201d<\/p>\n Experts in the field have since surfaced to say that it is not all about the number 11<\/p>\n But not everyone is enthusiastic, specifically about eleven pushups. <\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: kegfire\/Adobe Stock (Not the actual photo)<\/a><\/p>\n Health and wellness platform Welltica, cites<\/a> personal trainer Christina Brown who describes the trend as a \u201cgreat number to aim for\u201d but emphasizes goals like these differ from person to person.<\/p>\n The platform stipulates that 11\u201315 push-ups per day in a single set are suitable for women in their 20s.\u00a0<\/p>\n For those in their 30s, 9\u201313 pushups is a realistic goal, while females<\/a> between 39 and 49 should aim for 6\u201310 repetitions. <\/p>\n @samanthabanwer<\/a> while health recommendations can be incredibly valuable, it\u2019s important to remember that there is no universal standard for \u201cevery.\u201d Every body is unique \u2014 health and happiness should not be reduced to a single number. The ability to do 11 push-ups doesn\u2019t necessarily correlate with being healthy, happy, and\/or confident. True personal growth should be measured by how you feel in your own body each day, rather than by arbitrary metrics such as the number of push-ups you can do. #fitness<\/a>#health<\/a>#motivation<\/a>#gymmotivation<\/a>#healthandwellness<\/a>\u266c original sound \u2013 Mel Robbins<\/a><\/p>\n The outlet further states that for women in their 50s, between four and seven pushups should be enough.<\/p>\n Harvard Health confirms that the number of pushups a person can do is proportionate to one\u2019s level of fitness<\/p>\n Brown goes on to say that while not vitally important, exceeding these age-grouped goals is a sign that the individual is fitter than average.<\/p>\n @katieyharrold<\/a> Thank you Russian gym coach \ud83e\udd1d\ud83c\udffc @@Mel Robbins ##melrobbins<\/a>##pushups<\/a>##melrobbinspodcast<\/a>##fitness<\/a>##womenshealth<\/a>##womensfitness<\/a>\u266c original sound \u2013 Katie Harrold \ud83e\udd0d<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor example, 12 or more push-ups is exceptional for women<\/a> over 50,\u201d the outlet elaborates.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Dr. Edward Phillips, an assistant professor of physical medicine at Harvard, corroborates Brown\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n \u201cHow many you can do at one time offers a real-time measurement of your strength and muscular endurance and is an easy tool to help you improve,\u201d the Harvard Health website quotes<\/a> him saying.<\/p>\n Brown suggested that keeping track of one\u2019s progress is more important than making a specific number an ultimate goal<\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: Studio Romantic\/Adobe Stock (Not the actual photo)<\/a><\/p>\n Welltica further notes that the older one gets, the more important exercise becomes.<\/p>\n \u201cPush-ups don\u2019t just tone your arms \u2013 they strengthen bones, improve cardiovascular health, and help fight off the effects of aging, especially for post-menopausal women.\u201d<\/p>\n Another reason for exercising daily is the fact that muscles deteriorate 3-8% every decade after the age of 30.<\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: InfiniteFlow\/Adobe Stock (Not the actual photo)<\/a><\/p>\n The physical regimen can mitigate the effect and fend off the risk of \u201cfalls, fractures, and chronic diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n Brown says that more important than aiming for these popular eleven pushups or the age-specific plateaus she proposed, is keeping track of one\u2019s fitness<\/a> and \u201cbuild[ing] strength over time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The best kind of pushup starts with an upward-facing plank<\/p>\n Wellness outlet, Healthline, mirrors<\/a> these sentiments and writes:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cDoing pushups every day can be effective if you\u2019re looking for a consistent exercise routine to follow. You will likely notice gains in upper body strength if you do pushups regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n Another outlet, Well and Good,offers<\/a> advice on how to do a \u201cproper pushup.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHave your body create a moving plank,\u201d recommends Charlee Atkins in the outlet\u2019s YouTube tutorial. <\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: GrowingBolder<\/a><\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n She advises placing one\u2019s hands in line with one\u2019s chest, middle fingers pointed forward, and keeping a straight line from head to heels.<\/p>\n Another secret to a good life, according to Robbins, is to stay off the phone <\/p>\n Share icon<\/a> Image credits: Dusan Petkovic\/Adobe Stock (Not the actual photo)<\/a><\/p>\n \n In her video, Mel Robbins designates pushups as one of three habits that can improve one\u2019s life. 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