There is a proper position for pushing.

Avid campers and naturists already know that squatting is the optimal way to relieve your bowels. For the rest of us indoor types (me!), daily use of the standard porcelain bowl has enabled us to cultivate poor pooping position that can lead to increased risk of bowel issues. But not to fret. No need to dig a ditch in your yard for s**ting. You can correct your poo posture by placing a six-inch footrest under your feet (try spare TP rolls) and leaning forward to simulate squatting. Brilliant. Related: The 6 Things I Was Embarrassed To Learn As An Adult