To avoid imbalances and joint discomfort during push-focused training (such as push-ups), it is essential to balance your volume with pulling movements that target the posterior chain.

noli's read

The community strongly converges on the idea that an imbalance between pushing and pulling is deleterious to the shoulder. Scientifically, this finding is solid: a predominance of pushing movements without compensatory work can lead to a posture of internal shoulder rotation and tension on the rotator cuff (source: literature review on muscle balance, Journal of Human Kinetics). The principle of agonist/antagonist balance is a pillar of biomechanics; neglecting the back muscles (rhomboids, lower trapezius) weakens scapular stability (type of evidence: observational and expert consensus in physical therapy). The idea that push-ups alone create problems is slightly exaggerated: it is the disproportionate volume combined with a lack of rest and perfectible technical execution (excessive elbow angle) that crystallizes the risk. There is no rigid evidence mandating an exact 1:1 or 2:1 ratio between pulling and pushing, as this depends on an individual's physical condition and the quality of their movements. In short, the advice is practical wisdom validated by the fundamental principles of body structure.

the sources

1. 1r/bodyweightfitness