A daily routine can help to bring order to a busy life. You might wake up and immediately make coffee, take the same short walk to clear your mind at lunch, or wind down before bed with your comfort TV show every night before bed. Physical routines can serve the same purpose, especially for busy people who want to make strength training a habit. Doing a simple, effective movement like the push-up every day is a common practice, especially for guys looking to maintain a baseline level of strength.
But is piling up push-up reps really an effective way to find consistency – and is it safe? Overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, and junk volume are real, so it's worth taking a moment to consider whether or not a daily push-up habit is a good idea.
We checked in with the experts, and we have an answer: technically yes, it's okay to do push-ups every single day. But there are a few caveats if you want your practice to be safe and effective.
