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The implications of push-up variations may be overlooked concerning individual needs and goals.
Professionals should assess individual client goals when prescribing push-up variations.
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF THESE VARIATIONS MAY BE OVERLOOKED WITH RESPECT TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND GOALS OF THE CLIENT.
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The claim is based on observations in fitness practice.
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The Biomechanics of the Push-up
Bret Contreras et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2012
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0b013e31826d877b
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