Pushups

Just the plain boring ones because they are the only kind I can do. Still working on my form. The first 8 - 10 are fine but then my elbows start to flail out and causes pain so I'll stop and do another set later. Still trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Or it's probably just weakness.

tcunbeliever wrote: »

@BZAH10 - you can do negative only push ups to help build your strength once you get past the point of doing a full one

Thank you and @golfchess for your tips! I CAN do regular push ups but only 8 or 10 with good form. Then my elbows start to go outwards. That's where I'm having trouble.

Also do variations of just a standard pushup.

For example Wide angle pushups will focus more on the chest (larger muscle group) where diamond pushups will focus more on the triceps (smaller muscle group).

You should always work your way from the larger muscle group to the smaller, so you don't exhaust the smaller muscle group before the larger muscle group even gets a workout.

"hi guys I wanted to share a pic of me doing a superman pushup"

Impressive nonetheless

I like ones that do t make my shoulder feel like it will give way.....so lately none.

As for what push ups I like best, I like to be challenged.
Love push presses, possibly because when we started doing them in class i was one of the few that could get both hands and feet off the floor. Or because I like the explosive action.
Quite like decline push ups too, because they're a real challenge for me right now as I've only just started doing them (my pt decided that the best time to do them for the first time was while wearing a 20kg weighted vest, that was a challenge)
Then there's the Bring Sally Up challenge, look out up on you tube, that's a real doozy.
Next ones to master are renegade rows.

And the only push ups I can't do, that I really hate are shoulder push ups. They hurt.

firef1y72 wrote: »

golfchess wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

Just the plain boring ones because they are the only kind I can do. Still working on my form. The first 8 - 10 are fine but then my elbows start to flail out and causes pain so I'll stop and do another set later. Still trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Or it's probably just weakness.

If you are having trouble to do push-ups this is what I would recommend. Try doing a push-up standing against the wall and just doing the motion. If that is easy and then try doing an elevated push-up with your hands on a table or chair and your feet on the ground. If you're able to do that then try doing knee push ups

A flight of stairs is your best friend when it comes to learning to do press ups. (Rather than your knees that is a different movement)
Start almost vertical and when you can do 3 sets of 10 move your hands down a step. Eventually you'll be horizontal and then can start on decline push ups be putting your feet on the steps..

Yeah, I tend to agree that knee push ups don't do much to train you for regular push ups. I can do knee push ups like a champ.

I cannot do a single regular push up, and find lower elevated push ups challenging.

Knee push ups don't engage the core muscles as much as full body push ups do.

golfchess wrote: »

@AliNouveau sorry to hear about your shoulder. I was sent to pt my my doctor. It ended up that I did not have proper form when i was exercising. It is great that you know your limits

I was sent to pt too. He sent me for an ultrasound which revealed a tear. Considering I ignored it for a year I don't really know my limits Hahah. Well until they affect my life a lot

quiksylver296 wrote: »

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