Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Are press ups good for weight loss?

Started doing home workouts to lose weight and get fitter. I can do a decent number of press-ups now. Do these really help in burning fat and contributing to weight loss, or should I focus on other exercises?

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Aditya Hegde Aditya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Actually, my doctor explained that while push-ups are excellent for building upper body strength and muscle, they don't burn as many calories as cardio. He recommended combining strength moves with aerobic exercises like brisk walking for effective weight loss.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Doing push-ups at home is a wonderful way to keep your arms strong without going to an expensive gym. But please be careful of your shoulders and back; if you feel any sudden, sharp pain, stop immediately and consult a doctor.

Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan bhai, push-ups chest aur arms ke liye bahut sahi hain, par sirf isse weight loss nahi hoga na. Aapko thoda diet pe bhi dhyan dena padega aur thodi running ya walking bhi karni padegi.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Push-ups are great for building lean muscle mass, which naturally boosts your metabolism. To lose weight, you need to pair this strength training with a calorie deficit diet. Focus on full-body workouts rather than just one exercise.

Kunal Deshmukh Kunal Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually push-ups are super underrated for fitness yaar. They strengthen your core and upper body nicely. But for pure weight loss, you'll need to burn more calories, so try combining them with burpees or skipping.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My father always says that bodyweight exercises are the safest way to stay fit at home. However, my doctor advised that for sustainable weight loss, we must focus on a balanced diet and regular cardiovascular activity alongside push-ups.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I started doing push-ups last year to tone my arms, and it really helped. It didn't make me lose weight instantly, but I definitely felt much stronger and my posture improved. Just start with knee push-ups if standard ones are too hard.

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