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Do Pushups Bulk You Up?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Darla Ferrara

If you don't have time to squeeze a gym visit into your day, drop to the floor and perform a set of pushups. This strength-building exercise doesn't require any equipment and can play a role in building muscle. Pushups can bulk you up, but only if you approach them with the correct strategy.