Eagle & Fein - May 2020

THE PERFECT PUSHUP Tips To Step Up Your Game

Have you ever noticed how military personnel can drop to the floor and crank out 30 pushups effortlessly? Believe it or not, so can you! All it takes is a little practice. Follow these tips to perfect your pushup. FOCUS ON FORM There’s a variety of pushup forms, and they vary both in difficulty and in which muscles they target. However, there is one pushup form that sets the foundation for the more technical and challenging moves. For the standard, military-style pushup, keep your torso lengthened in a straight line and your hands directly underneath your shoulders. When you drop to the ground, keep your body rigid and drop in one fluid motion, with the bend of your elbow pushing outward. ( Pro tip : While form should be your main focus, the faster you go, the easier pushups will be.) Once you master this style of pushup, you can begin to increase the difficulty. GET ON THE FLOOR After a quick stretch and warmup, start your pursuit of the perfect pushup by limiting the distance your elbows have to drop. Try doing pushups with

your hands placed on the seat of a stable chair and your legs stretched into a pushup position behind you to train your body for the form you need on the ground. Next, get into a standard pushup position with two yoga blocks underneath your chest. As you drop to the ground, watch your body for proper form and remove the blocks as you progress. PRACTICE Rest days are essential to any fitness routine, but when your rest days are more frequent than your fitness days, your body isn’t going to adapt and grow. Keep practicing and tweaking your pushup technique. Set small goals, such as not dropping your hips, and make plans to meet them. Asking a friend to monitor your form is a helpful way to improve too.

With a little patience and plenty of practice, you’ll be doing pushups like a pro in no time!

Business Roundtable Commits to Stakeholders, Not Just Shareholders

Recently, Business Roundtable — which includes MVPs of the business world like Amazon, PepsiCo, and Apple — released a statement detailing the essential role corporations play in generating long-term wellness for the community as a whole. In the statement, the organization argues that when 21st century businesses focus on addressing society’s challenges, both society and business can enjoy sustained prosperity. The statement centers on the idea that, while each individual business serves its own corporate purpose, all members of Business Roundtable share a commitment to several things. First, these businesses are committed to delivering value to their customers. They’re also committed to providing fair compensation and important benefits to their employees. Members provide ongoing training and education, and they deal with their suppliers in an ethical

manner. Without their suppliers, the piece points out, large companies cannot operate.

Generating long-term value for shareholders and supporting their communities are also important commitments, along with respecting the people in the communities they serve. These businesses also strive to do their best to embrace environmentally friendly practices. Rather than just focusing on the needs of the shareholder first and foremost, in this statement, Business Roundtable emphasizes that every stakeholder, from community members to vendors, is essential. The best environment for business is one in which our communities and country thrive. Their message is inspirational, aspirational, and a perfect example of why we love working with businesses at Eagle & Fein, PC!

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