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What's a good substitute for push ups?

Debbiedebbiey
Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
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I have a bad neck that seems to be aggravated by push ups. I do them, modified even, but within the hour.....yowzah ! Been going on 4wks (NROLFW ). Suggestions? TIA !

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  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Wall pushup, or bench press? Make sure during your pushups you are looking about 3ft in front of your hands, to keep your neck straight. Make sure you stretch after.
  • stfriend
    stfriend Posts: 256 Member
    Maybe chest presses? It wouldn't do the exact same thing as push ups but may give your neck less stress.
  • Debbiedebbiey
    Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
    Good ideas. I've always thought wall push ups were pretty weinyfied (LOL) but a girls gotta do whatta girls gotta do :-) I'll try n see ! Presses do feel good but I only use 15 lb dbs & I know that doesn't compare to the real deal, but if I'm pain free, it's something I'll keep up with.

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