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Is it possible to gain muscles with push ups?
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Yes: Repetitive resistance exercise will build the muscles used in the "movement".
Answered 3/26/2013
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Sure: Any repetitive muscle work will build muscle. It is said that former football superstar herschel walker primarily did sit ups and push-ups as his routine work out.
Answered 1/7/2014
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