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.
However, to significantly build strength in the muscles that a push-up targets, you will have to complete more push-ups than the average person each day. The average 25-year-old male can complete 39 push-ups, while the same person with a high level of fitness should be able to complete 54 reps or more. However, the average 50-year-old man can typically complete 21 push-ups; someone of that age and gender should aim for at least 36 reps. A 50-year-old woman's average push-up number is 11, while 31 or more is considered excellent.. Read More: How to Get Ripped & Build Muscle in Six Months.