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by formerly_proven 1375 days ago
> Get up and do some push-ups

I’m just gonna ask now because I’ve seen it so often. Is this an idiom or is there some kind of expectation people can do push ups? Personally I can do a bunch of pull ups but I don’t think I’ve ever done a single proper push up. Judging from obesity stats I’d expect like half the populace to not be able to do either.
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sidibe 1374 days ago
You must have pullups and pushups backwards. I'd bet most people can do 0 pullups but can do pushups.
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woleium 1374 days ago
most folks can do a leaning pushup, where you lean against a counter, table or wall and push yourself up. with practice you can progress to lower objects and eventually a full push up.
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