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  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
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    A lot of great advice on here, I agree with incline p/u are easier and a nice way to start p/u on your toes. Also knee's as mentioned.

    Also, not sure if someone already mentioned some isometrix p/u. Having your body up in the "ready" p/u position will activate the stabilizers needed, and just hold that position for 5 sec, 3-5 sets. Then lower to different increments. The easiest 2 should be at the top of the exercises, and also the bottom (about 1-2 inches from the floor) and hold that position.

    This method helped me with my pull up's a while back.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
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    Just how much you struggle with pushups will decide your starting point.
    Some people may suggest the knee pushups where you're on your knees but I don't believe they help that much.

    I would suggest starting with a kitchen bench or if you struggle there, a wall even. Do pushups (If against the wall, slowly work your feet further away, until you can do them against the bench) on the angle, once you get comfortable with the bench/wall, then find something a little lower until you finally find yourself doing actual pushups.

    I agree. Check out www.startbodyweight.com.

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