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.
Mountain climbers start in a push-up position with the arms extended straight and the legs extended behind you. To get going, bend one knee and draw it toward your chest, planting the ball of the foot on the floor under your hip.