Can anyone tell me the secret to tricep pushups?

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4stephklug
4stephklug Posts: 86 Member
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I'm not sure where hands should be, I think I know how elbows should line up (pointing back?) But not sure about body alignment should be. I've been (trying)doing them on knees, but they are sooo dang hard. I just feel like there's a sweet spot where it should feel semi-natural. I appreciate any help- thanks!

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  • AmyLRed
    AmyLRed Posts: 894 Member
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    i dont know that there is a sweet spot at all. They ARE awkward! lol

    They are starting to feel a bit more natural to me now though. I do 1 regualr push up, walk hands out, do a tri pushup, repeat. Do a search on youtube for a video to show form for a tricep pushup, that may help with your hand position, etc.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
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    Hands right under the shoulders and when you lower yourself, your elbows should brush your sides.
  • LadyIntrepid
    LadyIntrepid Posts: 399 Member
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    Here's a YouTube video on it -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfIQ5V4Tcgo. There's a ton of stuff on YouTube. I find it really helpful when I want to see how an exercise is done.
  • 4stephklug
    4stephklug Posts: 86 Member
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    Thanks Amy! and thanks for the confirmation on the awkward-ness! haha. I will check youtube :)
  • 4stephklug
    4stephklug Posts: 86 Member
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    You all are fast! Thank you- Thank you!

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