How to progress into doing a FULL PUSHUP??

Ri55
Ri55 Posts: 25 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have tried to do the traditional pushup several times but have not succeeded.I cannot even do the modified version (knee pushup)properly.Its been 4 months and I've still not worked my way upto a traditional pushup(not even 1 with good form).This is pretty discouraging but I would like to know the correct form of doing pushups as I think I might be doing it wrong and also how to progress into doing it... :)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    You could watch a youtube video of how to do it correctly, but CORRECTIONS can't be made unless you can be assessed by seeing you actually attempting a pushup.

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  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    Push-up progression in images

    Push-up progression with video

    Both of them start off with push-ups (push-offs) against a wall, then gradually lower the angle until you are doing a full push-up! (And then go beyond to one-handed pushups...)
  • Kalici
    Kalici Posts: 685 Member
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    Push-up progression in images

    Push-up progression with video

    Both of them start off with push-ups (push-offs) against a wall, then gradually lower the angle until you are doing a full push-up! (And then go beyond to one-handed pushups...)

    I started that way. I've just made it to full push-up on the floor.

  • kwiet_storm
    kwiet_storm Posts: 56 Member
    Lay on your front flat. With your arms push your self up whilst your legs are flat on the ground. Some call it baby push ups. Do 12-16reps 30sec-1min break then do it again. 3-6sets. Work your way up. This will strenghten your arm and in due time you will do a proper push up. Dont give up..
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    I literally worked my way down a flight of stairs. Started with wall pushups, then a high step, and then, when I could do 20, the next step down, and so on, to the floor.
  • Ri55
    Ri55 Posts: 25 Member
    ElizabethKalmbach wrote: »
    I literally worked my way down a flight of stairs. Started with wall pushups, then a high step, and then, when I could do 20, the next step down, and so on, to the floor.

    How long did it take you to do floor pushups?I m also going to work my way to a full pushup this way I think.

    Thanks everybody for replying.! I ll not give up certainly.
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    I followed this post from Nerd Fitness nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/02/15/proper-push-up/
    It explains technique and how to get from wall to floor.
    I'm currently using the back of my couch, which is lower than table/counter height o:)
  • kindrabbit
    kindrabbit Posts: 837 Member
    Kalici wrote: »
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    Push-up progression in images

    Push-up progression with video

    Both of them start off with push-ups (push-offs) against a wall, then gradually lower the angle until you are doing a full push-up! (And then go beyond to one-handed pushups...)

    I started that way. I've just made it to full push-up on the floor.

    Well done!! It's one of those things that seem so easy to some people but I've always struggled with them too. After almost 3 years of training I can now do 3 sets of 10 but they're tough! I do them 3 times a week so that one day I may start to find them easier. I'm working on chin ups now. It'll probably take me another 3 years!
  • Kalici
    Kalici Posts: 685 Member
    Karen_libert wrote: »
    Kalici wrote: »
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    Push-up progression in images

    Push-up progression with video

    Both of them start off with push-ups (push-offs) against a wall, then gradually lower the angle until you are doing a full push-up! (And then go beyond to one-handed pushups...)

    I started that way. I've just made it to full push-up on the floor.

    Well done!! It's one of those things that seem so easy to some people but I've always struggled with them too. After almost 3 years of training I can now do 3 sets of 10 but they're tough! I do them 3 times a week so that one day I may start to find them easier. I'm working on chin ups now. It'll probably take me another 3 years!

    Even if it does, it'll be three years well spent! :)

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