How to Do Push ups if You Can’t Now
Start with wall push ups., Try tabletop push ups., Attempt an incline push up.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with wall push ups.
Stand three to four feet away from a wall and face the wall.
Lean toward the wall and place your hands shoulder-width apart.
Slowly bend your elbows to lower yourself to the wall.
Once your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle, push against the wall until your arms are straight, but slightly bent.
This is one wall push up.Do three sets of five to ten wall push ups.
Practice this three times a week. -
Step 2: Try tabletop push ups.
Place a mat on the floor.
Get on your hands and knees.
Your arms and back should be straight and your knees bent.
Slowly lower your upper body toward the floor.
Once your nose almost touches the mat, slowly push up with your arms back to the starting position.
This is one tabletop push up.Do three sets of five to ten tabletop push ups.
Practice this three times a week.
Make sure your back is straight throughout the whole exercise. , Place your hands shoulder-width apart on a sturdy, elevated surface like a sofa arm, bench, chair or table.
Stretch your legs and place your feet straight out behind you.
Your back should be straight and your body should be positioned diagonally relative to the floor.
Slowly lower your upper body toward the elevated surface until your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Then slowly push back up to the starting position.
This is one incline push up.Make sure your elbows are close to your body and not sticking out when performing this exercise.
Do three sets of five to ten incline push ups.
Practice this three times a week. -
Step 3: Attempt an incline push up.
Detailed Guide
Stand three to four feet away from a wall and face the wall.
Lean toward the wall and place your hands shoulder-width apart.
Slowly bend your elbows to lower yourself to the wall.
Once your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle, push against the wall until your arms are straight, but slightly bent.
This is one wall push up.Do three sets of five to ten wall push ups.
Practice this three times a week.
Place a mat on the floor.
Get on your hands and knees.
Your arms and back should be straight and your knees bent.
Slowly lower your upper body toward the floor.
Once your nose almost touches the mat, slowly push up with your arms back to the starting position.
This is one tabletop push up.Do three sets of five to ten tabletop push ups.
Practice this three times a week.
Make sure your back is straight throughout the whole exercise. , Place your hands shoulder-width apart on a sturdy, elevated surface like a sofa arm, bench, chair or table.
Stretch your legs and place your feet straight out behind you.
Your back should be straight and your body should be positioned diagonally relative to the floor.
Slowly lower your upper body toward the elevated surface until your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Then slowly push back up to the starting position.
This is one incline push up.Make sure your elbows are close to your body and not sticking out when performing this exercise.
Do three sets of five to ten incline push ups.
Practice this three times a week.
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