Boost Your Day: Do Pushups Before Leaving for Work

# Tips for a Morning Workout Boost

**Do pushups before you leave for your day**  
- A quick jolt from pushups can boost your energy almost as effectively as coffee.  
- Best done after your shower, just before getting dressed.  

**Build a habit & target problem areas**  
- Consistent daily pushups help develop tone in arms, chest, and core over time.  
- Start with knee pushups if standard ones are too difficult — everyone needs a starting point.  

**Practice slow and controlled movements**  
- Performing pushups slowly increases difficulty and engages muscles more effectively.  
- Focus on negative (eccentric) reps: lowering yourself slowly to maximize strength building.  

**Variation tips**  
- Wide-leg pushups can target abs more.  
- Try different variations: 
  - 1-minute max reps, three times  
  - Negative pushups, descending slowly until failure  
  - 1½ pushups: full followed by half reps  
  - Hold the top position for 20-30 seconds before resuming  

**Additional insights**  
- Starting small (even 10 pushups) is a solid step to build strength and confidence.  
- Doing pushups regularly can energize you for the day, especially if avoiding caffeine.  
- Warm up properly before performing pushups to prevent injury.  
- It's okay if you can't do many at first; consistency is key.