A member asked:

If i stop doing push-ups every day will i lose muscle tone? i'm 16. i'm 5'5 and i weigh 122.5 pounds and i'm male

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Depends on what else you are doing to maintain mass. Usually at your age you are easily building muscle mass. Push-ups are excellent for toning arms,shoulders,chest and back. Also pull-ups and chin-ups. Easy to do and only take a few minutes. If you developed the muscle tone from the push-ups and now stop, you likely will lose some mass, unless you replace them with another exercise. Good Luck.

Answered 12/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, it is possible: Once you stop, you will lose muscle tone and what muscle you have gained.

Answered 2/15/2016

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