how to perfect your pushups!

Does anyone remember being in high school and having to do the push up test? I hadn't begun my fitness journey, honestly, I don't think I have even ever picked up a weight.

I remember dreading test day, knowing I wouldn't even be able to get 1. I think it's safe to say, being able to do push ups now makes me feel like a total BA! If you've ever felt the same, or you just want to be able to do a standard push up, here is a way to progress in those!

1) Start with an incline push up. You can even start at wall push ups. Start at an incline where you are able to get about 10-12 reps, from there lower your incline down (think a lifting bench) and once you can perform 10-12 reps at that low incline, you are ready to move to your next progression.

2) Next is going to be knee push ups with your hands on the floor. Start off by seeing how many you can get and continue to try to go for 2-3 more reps each day/week your perform this exercise! Once you feel like knee push ups are becoming too easy, challenge yourself to see if you can do a standardized push up.

3) Lastly, your push up. Once you have gotten to the point of being able to do a standard push up where both your hands and feet are on the ground, I recommend doing these each day or every other day to build muscle memory and strength. Say the first day you can get 2 push ups, the next day try to go for a few more!

Overall, consistency in the exercise is going to get you closer to being able to perform these for reps :)

Never again will a push up test make us feel weak 💪🏽💪🏽

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