The Centuries-Old Hindu Pushup That Undoes the Damage of Sitting All Day

While standard pushups still deserve their place in your exercise routine to build chest and shoulderstrength, Hindu pushups offer a compelling alternative, especially for people who spend most of the day sitting at a computer. Long hours spent sitting tighten the hips, stiffen the spine, and pull the shoulders forward, which can impact mobility and long-term joint health, even for people who exercise regularly.

The movement pattern of a Hindu pushup is slightly different, taking you in a flowing, wave-like motion.