After heavy rain, animals such as dogs and cats would be drowned and carried away by the storm waters. Alternatively, dead cats and dogs were thrown into gutters and would wash away during a storm. This could create the impression that it was raining cats and dogs.
Hereâs how to get set up to do a push up: 1  When down on the ground, set your hands at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 2  Your feet should be set up in a way that feels right and comfortable to you. 3  Think of your body as one giant straight line â from the top of your head down through your heels.
The 60-80% is the appropriate range for a standard push up. A push up is a simple lever. Your feet are the fulcrum. The weight range specified depends entirely on how far away from the fulcrum your body weight is distributed. The closer to the fulcrum, the less amount of force it will take to move. If you're top heavy, you're closer to 80%. Bottom heavy, closer to 60%.