Push-ups Question

SmartFunGorgeous

I decided to do the 100 push-ups challenge again. The first time I wasn't able to do ONE regular push-up, but today was able to do TEN! It's been a few months since I did the challenge the first time, and I didn't finish it, and did modified, knee push-ups.

My problem/question is this: I didn't lower myself very far, either with the knee kind or the regular kind. My goals are to increase strength in my arms and core, so would it be more beneficial for me to keep doing the modified push-ups, but try to go lower, or to change to the regular push-ups and focus on reps rather than a lowered form?

premiumchilenita

personally I would concentrate in getting REALLY good at the modified push ups and then have a go at the regular push ups. Your pushing your own body weight, so if that feels like enough with the modified ones then it's enough.

If you feel really uncomfortable doing the regular ones then you might injure yourself rather than getting a really good workout.

and yes, the lower you go the more muscles you work on and a better work out you get, it's mainly (not solely) your arms and chest working out and you are still getting that workout with the modified push ups

IronSmasher

The site has scope for less than five push-ups. The best thing would be to do proper push-ups, with proper form.

Stick with week 1, column 1 until you pass the end of week test, which I believe is 5 full push-ups.

IronSmasher

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/479429-pushups-challenge

Red13

you could always start off a set without any modifications and do as many as you can. Then put your knees down and keep going. Keep increasing the amount you can do without your knees

AlterJ

If you are able to do 10 not-so-good form, im sure you can do at least a few good form, to help yourself, do "thumbs up" and look for something that would be the same high, put it under your chest and touch it when going down, if you can do at least three, try to stick with that ) If not, do lots and lots of modified and work out your chest other ways too. Good luck!

Dan112358

Try to do "pushups" lust leaning against a kitchen counter to get the feeling of the full range of motion. If you want to add more resistance, increase the angle at which you're leaning over.