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jenn_pike
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I just started ChaLean Extreme yesterday. I wasn't sore yesterday, but I sure am today (in a good way)
I'm going to be 41 next week and I can see that I'm losing muscle as I age. I want to gain the muscle, then I'll work more on losing weight. (Though hopefully I'll do a little of that too)
Any pointers for someone who cannot do a push-up--even on my knees? Not even one. Seriously...
I'm going to be 41 next week and I can see that I'm losing muscle as I age. I want to gain the muscle, then I'll work more on losing weight. (Though hopefully I'll do a little of that too)
Any pointers for someone who cannot do a push-up--even on my knees? Not even one. Seriously...
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Maybe try doing them standing up using the wall. Sometimes that's a little easier and you will eventually build up the strength to do one on the floor.0
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Even just doing a plank until your arms/shoulders get stronger is a start. I am waiting for my DVD's to arrive!!! I can't wait to start.0
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Welcome! You'll love the program...I've never heard anyone say otherwise!!
As astheygrowup suggested, try doing your push-ups against a wall or even a kitchen counter. As long as you're working your arms and chest muscles, I think you'll do fine and eventually be able to do a regular push-up!0 -
Welcome & congrats to you for wanting to get your muscle tone back.
I took the opposite approach & lost a bunch b4 I started to tone up. I wanted to be able to see my hard work.
Agree plank or PU on wall. Im on 2nd week of Lean & still cant do PUs very well due to my wrists0 -
You can also do negatives. It works really well with this program as its all about form and slowness. A negative is where you get into push up position (on your knees to start) and just lower yourself to the ground slowly.
Your arms will be shaking by the time you get done! Its a little tedious getting back up again over and over- but you are working on the same muscle groups she is trying to target and getting stronger everyday! Good luck!0