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Is doing 500 pushups every other day too much for me? i'm 19 male, do them in 20 sets of 25 with 1 minute rest

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It's OK: There's nothing wrong with that--i'm sure you're in excellent shape. Just don't do so many that it interferes with living!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/17/2013

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A member asked:

Is doing 500 pushups every other day too much for me? i'm 19 male, do them in 20 sets of 25 with 1 minute rest

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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