{
  "id": 2311266,
  "title": "The Great Khali aces knuckle push-ups at 53: Know the surprising strength benefits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/the-great-khali-aces-knuckle-push-ups-at-53-know-the-surprising",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-21T05:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/great-khali-knuckle-push-ups-53-strength-benefits-expert-10833647/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former professional wrestler Dalip Singh, known as The Great Khali, shared a video of himself performing knuckle push-ups on Instagram. The exercise, performed on his closed fists, requires a high level of upper-body strength, stability, and control. Dr. Mrinal Prakash, an orthopaedic consultant, explained that knuckle push-ups strengthen the wrists, forearms, and upper body and improve grip and muscular endurance. However, the exercise demands greater body control due to the smaller base of support and the need to maintain a neutral wrist position. Dr. Prakash advised that those new to knuckle push-ups should first master conventional push-ups and gradually introduce the more challenging variation, preferably on a softer surface. He also cautioned that people with wrist, hand, finger, or shoulder issues should approach this exercise with extra care.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Former wrestler The Great Khali performed knuckle push-ups at 53.",
    "Dr. Prakash says knuckle push-ups strengthen wrists, forearms, and upper body.",
    "Exercise requires greater body control and wrist position maintenance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Performing knuckle push-ups at 53 shows The Great Khali's commitment to fitness, highlighting the exercise's benefits for upper-body strength, grip, and endurance, while also requiring careful consideration for those with certain health issues.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "The Great Khali aces knuckle push-ups at 53: Know the surprising strength benefits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/the-great-khali-aces-knuckle-push-ups-at-53-know-the-surprising-2316418",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:30:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}