I hate push-ups! Even the modified ones are totally killing me - especially the second set. Haven't even bothered to try the real one.

I'm the same, I can't seem to get out of the modified version for more then a couple but all we can do is keep trying I guess! I've made a mini personal goal to be able to do 10 real push ups by the end of the 30 days

It hurts my wrist. I think i'm doing them right.

Try these wrist excercises. Most can be done sitting at your desk or watching TV.

Wrist Curls- Take a dumbbell and hold it so your palm faces upwards with your arm perpendicular to your body. Using only your wrist, raise the dumbbell repeatedly and then do it with the other arm.

Reverse Wrist Curls- Take a dumbbell and hold it so your palm faces downward with your arm perpendicular to your body. Using only your wrist, start with the dumbbell below your arm and pull it up so it is level. Do this repeatedly, and then work on the other arm.

Wrist Rolls - Using a rope, attach a weight to one side and tie the other side to the center of a sturdy stick or rod. Hold it out in front of you by the stick, with your palms facing down, and roll up the weight to the stick. Then, roll it back down to the floor.

Golf Wrist Exercise- Have your arm by its side and hold a golf club by the end of the handle. Using only your wrists, point it toward the sky, then down again. Start with a light club, then work your way up.

Brush your teeth with both hands. You will be surprised at how hard it is with your non-dominant hand, but your wrists will become stronger and it will become easier. Plus, you will clean your teeth better too!

Wrist circles- move your wrists in a circular motion left, then right.

And Good luck!!!

When I first did the Shred, I was unable to do even 1 single real push up.

After completing the Shred, I was able to do 5-6 of them.

Just keep going, you'll get stronger. Trust me.

Took me ages to learn to do a good push up. I can do ten before a break and then maybe another 5-6. I'm hoping to increase this by the end of the shred.

When doing a push up the core must be kept tight. That makes it easier for the body to push.

Make sure your hands aren't too wide either. This will make it more difficult and put more pressure on the wrists.

Instead of copying jillian (nose to the floor) try getting a smaller range to allow your body to get used to the movement.

But above all, just keep trying. If you can do just 1, you will soon be doing just 2....


(The amount of times I fell on my face in body pump while pensioners out pumped me! Lol )