Can't Do Push Ups? (JUST DO THIS!)

Can't Do Push Ups? (JUST TO THIS!)
Push ups are one of those moves that everyone thinks they are entitled to do from their toes, yet so few really do fully correctly.
They are so often not given the respect they deserve.
Push ups are not only a challenging chest, shoulders and tricep exercise, but require more scapular mobility and stability and core strength than we realize.
They are basically a moving plank!
That’s why I want to break down how to modify the push up so you can build up to picture perfect reps from your toes not to mention avoid neck, shoulder, upper back and even LOWER BACK aches and pains.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

For more push up tips check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTJZaujfqxnfKs

[@avwel3827]

Great tutorial!!!😃❤

[@mswarol]

😂

[@TheAngelita255]

How does KZbin knows I can't do push ups on my life?

[@barbaraperez2327]

Right! 🧐🤭🤣

[@ruthpadilla2111]

Thats i want to know

[@lettyaarts2263]

Same here, I was like just randomly thinking about why I can't do push ups. And now youtube is recommending me this🤔 5G Apocalipsis 🤣

[@DolceVita]

Girl...they found us out the bastards!!

[@LyFdez]

Idk, but I really needed it 😅 Well done, KZbin!

[@athenaava461]

This is scary how youtube knows all of my weaknesses.

[@blaqmermaiid]

They watching usss

[@seenobody2105]

At least they are trying to help you get better at it :)

[@hindomer1354]

Because it's everyone weaknesses 🤣

[@xyannzel]

IKR it's like they are watching us from our phones or smthng😂

[@sheryla5651]

Everytime I do I push up...my arms make a cracking sound....

[@zuzu-ng4nx]

I couldn’t do even a SINGLE push up. But then I started to hit the gym and concentrate on weight liftings. I did not practice push ups at all. After 3 months of weight liftings, I could do about 13-14 push ups nonstop. I think it was the back muscle workouts that really helped me do push ups. I was just astonished by the mere fact that I could do push-ups. It was amazing!

[@scarred10]

Your back muscles have nothing to do with a push up

[@birgitschenk6569]

I wished it would happen to me too... but somehow nothing works after 1 month

[@CaesarCapone]

Well, you're absolutely, 100% wrong about your assertion there, bud.

[@tigrispanthera5496]

@@CaesarCaponelmfaooo 💀💀

[@yashyashwitha9055]

Who is laying in the bed and watching

[@candislawrance8974]

Me!

[@user-dk1im2le9p]

I'm on the bed not even made it in the bed yet 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@loriannmartinez9368]

Me

[@brendakearns8995]

Me! Even though I do bodybuilding, there’s nothing wrong with a little R&R! 😂

[@Rosa_draws]

Oml meee

[@redmoon9650]

I absolutely can’t do push ups. It’s like my arms just aren’t made for it

[@maci3113]

Practice!

[@UltraViolet666]

Same. Never in my life have I even done one. But I'm gaining strength and endurance so I hopefully will soon.

[@_jemelleeeee]

Aaaahh same 😑

[@xyz-xq4ig]

Glab to know i am not alone in this🙈

[@GeraldineMcK]

Two years trying and still can’t do it

[@withinyouandme]

When I workout Lower body strength: perfectly fine Upper body strength : practically non existing ..

[@klaratulicic3923]

Lol same

[@succulent3300]

Ikr! Like, I'm on track (well I was :')) but like, they made us do pushups when we warmed up and oml.

[@bluealmyra8320]

Ikr, i can't even do 10 push(but i Can do wall push up). And i Can only do 100 sit up😭

[@ganeshbarua4832]

Same here

[@superjonnchew7739]

Do push up post and don't push up of u can't just stay until u can't do

[@catrionatalbot]

Love this. Now at 70 I am finally learning to do pushups, which I’ve never been to do in my life. If you have zero upper body strength it’s simply not possible to do pushups in order to develop it. Cori gets this and comes up with a solution. Thanks so much!

[@sweetsue4204]

I’m 68, and feel exactly the same. 😄

[@srishtymishra1826]

I hope I could be as motivated as you when I'm your age.. Maam you're very encouraging ☺

[@catrionatalbot]

So many, including the entire medical system, believe loss of muscle is a natural result of aging and is unavoidable. I built more muscle after 65 than I had ever had in my life, through a weightlifting regime. The truth is, muscle loss is a result of a sedentary lifestyle and most people over 65 have a sedentary lifestyle.

[@phoenix3024]

@@catrionatalbot Wow. Thank you for saying this! Inspiring.

[@josh46464]

I just learned it at 58! I'm so proud of myself

[@peter_parkour]

Hey guys, if you're struggling to do push ups. One really good tip is to do negatives after your push-up routine. Letting your body slowly descend will help you build strength without you needing to push up. Do it slowly at the end of your workouts. (Start with like 5 secs x 10 sets, then work your way up from there. By adding more time to each set.) Good luck! 💪

[@isabelleg9118]

And you can start by mini push downs, even a couple of inches and push back up. Start where you are at.

[@ME-bg7hj]

2:35 that's not overdramtization. That's me.

[@angele4729]

A.R.M.Y 98 😂😂

[@eatandbehoopy9937]

A.R.M.Y 98 😂

[@tashelleredloh5765]

😂😂😂

[@d.h.7314]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@saraeugenia3767]

HAHHAAHHAHHA

[@athenaava461]

I swear my upper body is so weak. I can’t even do one push up sucks.

[@sona.786]

Me too

[@rishis1536]

Me three!

[@kaitlinjonas7425]

Me four

[@blazewantsfood5763]

Me five

[@praveshaa3506]

Me six

[@missagetsfit4894]

I'm a morbidly obese woman with 200 pounds to lose, and a VERY BAD knee. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have found your channel. I'm starting to think building something muscle might actually be possible for me.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

How's it going after 2 years?

[@Mayanksharma-xf1ry]

When first time I try to do push-ups I was not able to do even a single pushup but after doing some practice for 3-4 weeks I was able to do 5 push-ups and now I am able to do 20 push-ups easily

[@tanjatodorovic4611]

How did you practice and did you practice them every day?

[@guineapigsnoot]

How did you practice?

[@user-bs9vi4xi6j]

this totally motivates me because I can't do a single push up:(

[@emlylemly9748]

This is one of the best explanations I've ever heard for a push up

[@summerromance2007]

Emily Lempka I love that she didn’t start from the knee position. It has never worked for me.

[@alcy0ne1]

Yup. First time on this channel. Couldn’t subscribe quickly enough!!

[@languagelearningdabbler]

Agree. Don’t know why this was in my recommendations but I’m glad it was! 💪🏾

[@OTMAR101]

Push-Ups push-ups 💪😉

[@Caroleofcanada]

I know! I still can't do a push up but I've improved already. I WILL do push ups as I WILL do pull up!

[@sturohberri7979]

I can't even do the overdramatization push ups.

[@nolife8209]

lol should i be proud that i can actually do overdramazation

[@lalinmoon3610]

@@nolife8209 yeah 🤣🙌

[@sugarspells8781]

Me neither 😭

[@TheIdeabaker]

I like that you focus on the mind-body connection. I struggle with push-ups, yet plank in yoga perfectly fine. Your reminder that a push-up is a moving plank, and to think of the entire motion from head to heels clicked with me. The pressing through the heels and scapular movement cues are going to be golden for me. Think I’ve been trying to feel the push-up in my arms alone which is why I only can do one. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with so many! 💕

[@thomaswashington5006]

When I went into the USMC I could only do 3 pushups MAX (aug.1971). PI was were my life changed. We can actually do more than we think. It was in my mind, the Drill Instructor help me see that I could do more than I thought. I could do 65 pushups b4 I left third phase. Graduated and never looked back. It’s getting the mind to conform to your demand. We can do it! Never give up.

[@leliu5thelement448]

When I was in the military I could do push ups on command, now at 50 I have to learn all over again! It feels great to do push ups again...correctly!

[@BlessedbethenameofJesus]

Leliu Swann same here! Air Force for 25 years. I did them on my toes but my elbows were out too far. I’m learning all over again with elbows close to my body and they are so much harder. So I’m using the inclines as well as my knees.

[@juliad3657]

Thank you both for your service!

[@phantom_gal02]

I’m looking to join the Air Force but I cannot do a push up for the life of me lol

[@candacelewis1559]

>Best modification: incline, not knee push-ups >Drive back through your heels (makes you flex quads and squeeze glutes to support core) >Grip ground with hands (think about pulling hands in toward each other as you press up) >Engage back (shoulders should be coming toward each other on the way down and moving away from each other on the way up)

[@doubledomination7271]

I do knee tho 😵

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

Thank you

[@vduval52]

What does drive back thru your heels even mean?

[@candacelewis1559]

@@vduval52, that means to push your heels backwards as you do the movement.

[@pareesa9318]

@@candacelewis1559 thanks this helped me :)

[@tkdlover19]

I’ve been told since I was a kid that I don’t have good form or strength when it comes to upper body exercises and because of that my self esteem is next to zero when it comes to push-ups, and the very thought of doing even one makes me want to sob, but you’re so encouraging and helped to walk through how to do it even on a very steep incline and I feel like I actually have a chance at figuring this thing out for the first time in my life. Thank you 🥰

[@vladmitrache6373]

"I’ve been told since I was a kid that I don’t have good form or strength" You probably didn't, but you were a kid - a blank canvas, if you like, to use a big cliché. People telling you that kept you from actually developing and even though I'm sure of them meant no harm, they still inflicted some. However, the good news is it's never too late to start improving your body so if this video does it for you, then great. As a general rule of thumb, try to take things this way: any exercise is more than no exercise, any improvement is a step forward. And tiny steps is what you should be looking for, not huge leaps. Go get 'em.

[@roxannee8316]

This is exactly how and what I feel I need to be taught in order to excise properly. This is amazing. All the real information you need to know to execute the movements effectively. I am always wondering "where should I be pulling/ pushing from" "what muscles should I be focusing on using" etc .. but most videos don't quite give this full in depth explanation. 🧡 Great content.

[@fabianaparmazzo2259]

I never did more than 22 push ups. I'm a servicewomen and we have physical tests. Our grade "10" is 26 push ups and I realized I spent my last three years in the army not pointing my heels like you said in the video. When I did that I actually managed to reach 26 push ups, because I felt my weight balance moving down to my core and aliviating the effort in my back, chest and arms. It was really cool. I never improved so much at once.

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Military too and I feel you. Push-ups are my biggest weakness and the Air Force just did away with the waist measurement and increased push-ups by about 50% for my age bracket… definitely not helping a sister out 😩 Gonna have to practice using that tip and see what happens!

[@VashtheStampede007]

I could do 40 at 14 years old. But before 13, I couldn't beat a girl in arm wrestling lol. I started to work out at 13.

[@cristinacamelia984]

I could once do 25 correctly and on the ground when I was in high school. Idk why I don't have hat strength anymore

[@catrionatalbot]

@@cristinacamelia984 because you haven’t continued to do the things that gave you that strength? That would be my first guess :-)

[@rachgrigg2447]

😮

[@rand8384]

The only time where lowering the bar makes things harder

[@jessicalovescookies1289]

Ever heard of limbo? :D

[@ankita7342]

@@jessicalovescookies1289 The only time I set the bar low is for Limbo.

[@littlefurballs]

haha love it!!

[@cloudyyywindz]

Army

[@irena7889]

I've never heard these tips before, they are SO helpful - thank you!

[@dianneshuford2861]

Your clear verbal explanation combined with the demonstrations make this a very effective video. Thank you!!

[@fitnfab6522]

New sub! Finally a lady explaining body movements...I always see men demonstrating, and I'm glad I found your channel.

[@fatimatswanya6337]

Fit n Fab I know right !!! We love to see representation

[@krissieg7862]

Cheers 🥂! New sub as well. Definitely binge watching

[@kylrapture]

It should be 100% irrelevant what gender the person is. I only care about the way the person relates the information. This lady knows her stuff and explains well, it shouldn't matter she is female.

[@tsfbaf303]

Fit n Fab What the hell does her gender matter? What shallow way of thinking, what moronic virtue signaling. As a woman, I can listen to and follow a guy as well as a woman, the only reason I subscribed is that she actually does good videos with great explanations and that’s the only thing a thinking human should care about

[@fitnfab6522]

@@tsfbaf303 That is my opinion, and if you don't like it that is too damn bad! I don't need to justify myself to you with all this politically correct bullshit!

[@darcyjordan3319]

I feel personally attacked by KZbin as I’ve been doing knee pushups when doing chloe ting’s 2 week challenge

[@filterismyhoeanthem2396]

Samee 😂

[@aitah]

Omg i am glad i am not the only one lsgsobskmxbzlz shook😂🤞😭🤧

[@aitah]

@@filterismyhoeanthem2396 oh my gawd armys r everywhere😂your name hahana💫

[@mariyariya3279]

Did you finish that challenge? I just started 2 days ago and yes my pushups suck!

[@riasapui6042]

Ohhhh god dammnnn it...sameeeee

[@YohananYGO]

I have never felt so weak and worthless again when I realized I can't do even one push up anymore and I want to cry .

[@britklomp9455]

I couldnt either 😟

[@rippingthestrings]

That's okay! Start off easy with wall push ups and incline push ups. I can't do full push ups yet either but am getting there :)

[@darktamilshorts9876]

@@rippingthestrings any improvement now

[@rippingthestrings]

@@darktamilshorts9876 i can do a lot more push ups with better form - still not a full push up yet though :)

[@kaylac.238]

I still struggle doing just one push up, but I like how she shows you ways to build up to it. Don't give up!!!

[@wilzenryanbolak2521]

Me push upping towards a wall: arms hurt after 10 slow push ups.

[@trapitHo2]

It's normal, the more you try, the more your body will use to do that :)

[@anjalithakare8286]

Same happened with me

[@pot8oman287]

That means you’re building muscle! Don’t give up :)

[@sharonhainesNumber1Red]

Distribute your weight evenly across your fingers.

[@ShifaKhan-ci2ow]

I'm trying so hard, doing everything to strengthen my arms, cores and legs. And yet I can only do knee push ups. Whenever I go for standard ones, my arms shake and I fall :( Edit : Everyone, there are really good advices from nice people in the comments so make sure to check them out! Also I was finally able to do 3-4 pushups at once (i haven't got the time to workout since a few months due to moving, uni and work so I might need to put more effort next time I start again ;~;) , so don't feel bad if you don't get it after a few times okie? Just keep strengthening your muscles, core , arms , eat healthy diet, focus on your posture and keep trying! good luck! 🌸💜

[@dhurata1897]

Same.And I can’t even do knee push ups

[@lightmoonchild4469]

ARMYYYYYYYYYYYY yeeeeeey, im not alone here ;-;

[@nayabali4876]

From Pakistan???

[@whispers3592]

i relate so hard

[@athulyasurendran7639]

Keep at it you will be able to soon

[@ExecutorElassus]

hoo boy, it's so good to come back to your channel! Your body-weight exercises absolutely saved me during the Covid lockdowns, and now I come back here and find how to fix my push-ups (something I was _just_ struggling with doing some strength training a couple days ago). When I tried them a week ago, I was _exactly_ like that first over-dramatized version: back arched, almost a cobra pose, to get my upper body up off the ground. But now? It's work, but I can do a few push-ups with a straight body, off my toes, just like I should. Thank you so much for all these tutorials! Please keep making them!

[@andreagyorgy5032]

So helpful! As a woman i’ve been struggling to do pushups and do them correctly and efficiently. I will definitely implement these tips. Thank you x

[@kefirheals7383]

I'm 68 years old female, trying to maintain a workout every day. Simply can't do push-ups. A torn rotator cuff needs to get fixed, But for now, I do push-ups against the counter. Hope to be able to do regular PU once this shoulder is fixed. You gave a lot of great tips - I will try to be more aware when I do PU's. Thanks,

[@edgetransit3320]

May ii ask, how did you tear your rotator?

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks! Make sure right now that you're working around that rotator cuff issue and not creating further issues by compensating during push ups. Hope you have rehab moves you're doing for it to keep everything strong!

[@thiagovieira2177]

@@redefiningstrengthOC I hurt my shoulder before, luckily its healed, but im always concious to try bodyweight exercises after it, but thanks for tips.

[@beautiful80sladies22]

If you are going to get that shoulder done you better do it sooner than later if you can

[@iainmcclure416]

Keep at it, girl. Never too old to get stronger.

[@TrashSmile]

Omg! I think this video is what most people need. Though fitness instructors do tell us bit and pieces of how to correct our pushups, they dont do it as detailed as you do. Thanks for this vid! Subscribed!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the video helped Andrea!

[@nca4794]

Yes! Calling it a moving plank completely changed my irrespective. I don't think I've ever focused on engaging my heels or back, aside from trying to keep it straight. This was great.

[@dianachophy]

I agree. I have been looking to start my workouts, and not been able to do a single pushup. Thank you.

[@shalaywilliams3106]

This was perfect!

[@sl4917]

You are so knowledgeable! I love your content so much!

[@donutchoi]

I love that your channel really provides guidance on gaining strength and not just butt posts!!

[@AresKoci]

Now pull-ups please. Not because I cannot do it. But a few my friends from fencing class cannot. And you made, out of a lot video out there, really nice and easey to understand presentation about push ups. Thank you

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks for sharing Sonia! And yes, I have that video to help with pull ups! They're an amazing move as well!

[@AresKoci]

​@@adaplay13 I do not have issue with your english, it is ok. But keep working on it as on your body. Strong body strong mind, or so they said.

[@serious7179]

I can't do a pull up to save my life! Too much cush in the tush.

[@junlau780]

Followed these tips, and my push-ups went from 15 to 3. Made me realize how much momentum and compensation I was using prior. This is gold. Thank you

[@tracy8282]

Thanks for the tips. I will implement them. I can just about do one push up, but I wanted to know how to do it efficiently. Now I know. TY.

[@wo0yos]

omgg the driving back through your heels helps so much. this is a great explanation, thank you

[@pankajjoshi6212]

One of most underrated exercise channel .

[@SuePenn]

Push ups are definitely my nemesis. I have never made it past my knees. I know my hatred for them has caused me to not even care. 😂 I just do other chest exercises. 🙄 With this information, I'm going to try and master these. Thanks for being my at home coach, who provides clear and concise information. 😊

[@tawannalcj5]

Sue Penn Same.

[@sonja4164]

Same here. A lifetime of disappointment lol

[@kingsandannie]

Have you tried negatives? Start from the top just let yourself down slowly guaranteed to work

[@sonja4164]

@@kingsandannie good idea

[@pappyone6062]

I am loving your videos! I recently bought your macro program. Can’t wait to start it

[@emilylyon8188]

Every workout ever: ENGAGE YOUR CORE! Me: wha- sounds painful

[@roxy8344]

Omg girl same im always like um.. okay?😅

[@shycat5905]

YES, and I say no to that kind of "engagement" 😅😅

[@K414nn4]

Wow, I started doing this 3 weeks ago without even knowing it. I started on the stairs at home! It's really fun to see my (slow but still) progress. Your arms (and back!) are goals! Thanks for this video!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Awesome!! And progress is progress. Best to progress slowly and make it picture perfect ;-) And thanks!

[@ajesusencounter8261]

Stairs!! What an awesome idea! Thank you so much

[@ritwikadas7258]

I can't do a push up ,like my shoulder blades just won't break . I am sticking with wall push ups now.

[@hofmannx5]

I love push ups from my Army days!! Thanks for sharing the proper technique so we build up strength! Wonderful! #pushupsrock #upperarms

[@kimberlywilliams1166]

THIS WORKED!!! I used my step aerobics bench. It gave me the incline I needed. Thank you!

[@marwahmaher8574]

Thank you. I would like to mention that the sound is nice and clean, without music, that's made me focus with you easily

[@jeannetteryals6180]

❤️ that you explain each part of the move!!!! If only others did this- many would have less injuries and they would build up exercises to master moves

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Jeannette Ryals FEWER injuries, please!

[@rebeccadelorme7448]

You are amazing!!!! I understand so much more now and I can't thank you enough. I could barely perform 10 push-ups and I was rocking them out following along with you.

[@laurelmarble6777]

I just started a regimen of 15 min, 3 days a week exercise to get me started being healthier. I'm overweight and weak, especially my arms. Week one - The 3 exercises I have on this program of mine are pushups. I appreciate your video because I was discouraged when I saw I had to do pushups, so I went searching for some hope to keep with my program. I'm so grateful you made this video. Thank you and take care!

[@cissym6581]

Wow, no joking, your push-up is the most beautiful I have ever seen!! 😍 Your in a straight line and everything is moving in the same way. I have seen soo many people who's upper body is just moving weirdly and doing this wave with the body because they are not strong enough to do it. But wow your push up is so clean! You are such a strong person, keep going!! 💪😘 P.S.: I've also never seen a man doing better push ups than you do honestly haha 👍🏻

[@marieg2815]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I have always struggled with push ups and your explanations and instructions have helped a lot. I just did a push up workout using the fourth step on my staircase. I'm going to work my way down one step at a time until I get to the floor! Thank you so much, I'm excited to do push ups now!

[@jayabarnela3189]

Like your clarity !!!

[@Teamcore24]

I really like your channel. Because it’s no fluff it’s straight to the point and VERY HELPFUL THANKS❤

[@VicBattlefield]

This is another one of those moves I always took for granted! I sure learned a lot more about the "simple push up" from your video. Great stuff and as always, thank you Coach! (Nice thumbnail too!)👍

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you on all counts! Yes! I think so many of us don't fully appreciate the challenge of it until we force ourselves to use it properly! Sometimes we even need to regress to progress to start to build up those picture perfect reps! :-)

[@VicBattlefield]

@Redefining Strength: Very well said, Coach! 😄🙏

[@leoackerman9620]

Cori, You are absolutely amazing! I cannot thank you enough.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks Leonia! Glad the video helps!

[@Iwaiz]

thank you so much, the "grip the ground" tip was what really helped me

[@gregdileo5358]

You seriously nailed this. Thank you for such a detailed and clear explanation.

[@glowschannel5012]

Wow.. this was way more informative than I could've ever imagined

[@kooldude744]

Love the new way of explaining each and every movement of the muscles in push up.

[@heatherbrown5866]

Thank you for your detailed description of a healthy push-up, I look forward to using it!

[@lindasue8719]

Thank you so much for the **details**! As a former music instructor I appreciate the importance of breaking things down into components. It also give me hope! I was never good at push-ups (phys. ed. high school teachers just don't have the expertise to describe these things adequately), and I haven't even attempted one in probably decades! However, starting from the wall is such a great tip and I'm feeling enthusiastic. Will report back!

[@NaimaBRobertTV]

Thank you for this! I never thought of pushing off an incline rather than going from my knees!

[@osmanekm1]

I advice your channel to all of my friends around me who wants start working out and wants to work with their bodyweight. Amazing channel!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! Glad the videos help!

[@paulmunro3175]

Best explanation of a pushup I have ever heard. Best I hear it again and again ...

[@lonniemills2466]

A++ job on the art of the push-up!....thanks you!

[@auricia201]

Thank you! I was depressing because yesterday I made a PFT and I can only do 7 knee push-ups, badly executed and in pain since the first one -_- But now I'm gonna work on my push ups :D thank you for the tips.

[@PrabhsimranSingh15]

Incrediblyy helpful tips. You sure do bring out some pretty impressive stuff.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks!

[@julietaylor1663]

Thanks for the excellent and thorough explanation of this foundational exercise. I’m a senior citizen with Increasingly flabby muscles. I’ve never been able to do a push-up; and after your tutorial, I can understand what form to aspire to and I also understand how to begin with incline and work up to a perfect push-up. I appreciate you so much.

[@Campa-nit]

Pressing like 'cause I loved the lamb at the end. Thanks, great content. It is really helpful

[@Soulbloom1]

Brilliant tip to start at an incline and work down over time. Using a counter for now and I have put my focus on your other tips. This suddenly seems achievable. Thanks. Keep the cool tips coming!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps! Good luck with that push up work!

[@summerfeathers8362]

Great video! Thank you for the explanation. Doing the correct military push-up form is frustrating when you’re first starting out💯.

[@mangai3599]

This progression sequence is so intuitive and also really works.

[@yootoob1001001]

THIS WORKS. ☆ Thank you for the breakdown of the cues, Cori! I can already tell that it will help me make progress.

[@lexirey430]

i was literally about to look up how to get better at pushups when i scrolled down two videos and saw this. sometimes the youtube algorithm is random, and sometimes it reads your mind

[@lisasaadiq3372]

Thank you! Will correct my mind-body connection and look forward to results! BTW, you are always praised for this, so one more time ~ you have the BEST music! Excellent choices!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

bahaha thanks Lisa!!

[@golden-dreams7544]

Best explanation for a push -up I've ever heard in all my life.Please continue in educating the clueless like myself ,just looking for simple exercises to help me in my journey to being more healthy and toned,looking forward to more videos from you!

[@janessayuen]

yes great coaching tips (and explanations) thank you!!

[@itsaleciason]

I absolutely loved this. Can’t wait to give it a try! As I gain strength in my upper body I could never understand why I could never do a push up. I’m super excited to try this steps and see my progression! Thanks a lot 😊

[@shahanshahpolonium]

Hi

[@kathvolk]

I can't get my body off the ground as I do this exercise, it's like I'm lifting 10 bodies at the same time, and I always feel my shoulder a lot. I never could understand what I did wrong. Now, with your explanation, I know that my hands were ahead my chest and I wasn't grabbing the ground. Thank you very much. I can't do more than 2 but at least I'm not in pain.

[@luzypar1232]

Your guidance is excellent. Thank you!

[@krystalgarcia3397]

Thank you so much! I have struggled to do a proper push-up and the mechanics you explained are so helpful!

[@solitairedoll]

I can no longer do push-ups on the ground as I suffer from costochondritis. These modifications are great.

[@rtg1960]

Brilliant! My upper body has always been weak no matter what. Staying with the wall before moving on. Thank you!

[@raheeqsuhaib299]

gem geek I have the same problem! My arms are waaaayyyy too weak even my 9 years sister have stronger arms 😅😅😢😂

[@claires8735]

This has to be the best explanation of a push up I've ever seen/heard. Very helpful. 👍 Thanks!

[@tristanbennett5187]

first vid ive seen of yours, im mind blown at how ive actually done pushups wrong for a long time. And the Bichon Frise at the end soo cuuuute

[@JulietRobin]

Thank you for the info. I actually have been doing the incline as it’s easier for me. Thanks for sharing that absolutely cute doggie for us to enjoy.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps! And Kiwi says you're welcome ;-P

[@sharonpan9714]

Thank you this is really helpful for someone like myself who never successfully completed a push-up in my entire life-yes never

[@lisaa6099]

This is very good thanks. I like the attention to correct form.

[@barbiewalker2925]

An absolutely fantastic explanation and demonstration of the push up. I am going to master this …..better save this video to watch again and again x 🙏

[@PeachyGains]

Oh my word, I've been talking so much about my arms lately and building them up more... Perfect timing, thank you bunches!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps!

[@MillsandMe]

Thank you! Last June I had a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. Before surgery I was able to do about 4 push up claps in a row. Now I can't even do one push up on my knees. I'm going to try to build up strength off the wall or bench. I appreciate the motivation to be able to do a push up again one day 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Hi Whitney. You're a rockstar!!! Love that you're focusing on rebuilding. It's never easy. And surgery like that is such a massive trauma that it can feel like we are starting over. But you can do this! Focus on really engaging the correct muscles off that high incline. And slowly, over time, you can lower it. Using band presses as well is a great way to really control the move and focus on that activation. Here if you need anything!

[@OTMAR101]

Good push up 👍

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Praying for your continued healing 💖

[@MillsandMe]

Thank you! Y'all are so sweet. A bit of an update - I can do a "real" push up now but they're a little shallow. I'm totally fine with that though. Maybe this time next year it will be better. I did a few burpees with push ups the other day. It's hard but it felt so good!!

[@paperprincess1050]

Great explanations and examples, thank you

[@mutiaanwar9179]

Thank you very much for the explanation. It's very helpful.

[@lesliegoldman777]

Great info. Would love for you to provide recommendations on reps and pacing to progress from inclined push ups to full push ups. Thanks!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I would use lower rep "skill work" to start and always make those 1-5 reps the hardest variations possible so that you're testing out lower inclines.

[@pompom4458]

I actually strengthened my arms enough to reach the complete motion for a push up. I struggle at keeping my back straight, especially in the lower part :( (I'm gonna focus on driving back my heels as you suggested!)

[@mylecuentacuentos4808]

The best explanation for a push-up!!! I just realized a few mistakes that I have been doing!!! I am going to start the corrections immediately