Does your pulse rate increase more in sit-ups or push ups?

Answer 1

Better for what? That is like saying "which is better a car or a boat". They are two toatally different exercises that focus on different parts of the body.

Sit ups are primarily a stregth/endurence exercise of mainly the abdominals (esp. the rectus abdominis)

Push ups are a stregth/endurence exercise focusing on the upper body (esp. the chest, shoulders and triceps)

Answer 2

I personally think that sit ups work better because it is working more muscles than crunches. OMG i am so happy i answered a question :] <3

I believe that sit-ups are a lot harder on your back, neck, joints etc. Also doing a sit up uses muscles that do not do any good for your abs.

Answer 3

I am an AVID weight lifter, and I read up a lot on exercises, study diet plans, etc. Both push-ups and sit-ups are good for your body. I actually prefer GOOD crunches, rather than sit-ups, because sit-ups waste energy. You also have to remember that when it comes to exercise, push-ups and sit-ups work different muscles.

Sit-ups obviously work the abs, and Push-ups work the biceps, triceps, pectoral muscles, and the deltoids. If I were you, I would do both, but I would also consider doing GOOD crunches instead, do like 150-300 if you are in good shape, if you're just starting a new workout plan, then do 50-100. I hope this helped.

Answer 4

Generally, curl ups are better to gain more muscle.

Answer 5

Well, it really depends on what your working on. Like for upper arm strength, push ups are perfect. And crunches are really good for your stomach and abs.

Answer 6

You should do some jumping jacks before stretching.

But it doesn't matter how you start working out by means of "push ups vs sit ups".

Answer 7

push ups.