Can't Do Push ups? Try These 2 Tips

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Trying to get that first push up? Make sure to check out this video too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2ZcnqNpLWXl6c

[@beckiedaniel5115]

Thank you so much for explaining the correct push ups; I’ve been doing them all wrong. I’ve been doing them the inch worm way. 😮 After watching this video I tried the push-up by keeping my abs tight and my back straight and have noticed the difference. I have decided to challenge myself by doing push-ups everyday starting at 5 reps and working up to at least until I’ve mastered it. (And will continue to fit them in my other routines. 😊

[@bdrienne]

Before menopause, I was able to do push ups from my toes - and good form - with little trouble. A few years post, and it's a huge struggle. This video was so enlightening. Thank you!

[@clairetwinny]

Keep trying! I'm still working at improvement in my 60s

[@SB-qe3tb]

I am so glad to hear you say that! I thought I was the only one that all of a sudden struggle more then anyone else. I am stuck at the elevated height with goes to about my knees. My body just won't go any lower and it has been such a frustrating time. I have watched other videos like Lucy Lismore who has great points to and said how it took her 8 or 9 months I believe. Others have said it's about a year. I feel much more motivated after watching this video. Redefining strength is so amazing. She always has fantastic tips that others don't talk about.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

I pulled something in my shoulder when I got too enthusiastic about doing a lot of pushups. I am not sure if I was not warmed up enough, or maybe it was overuse injury. It took months for my shoulder to stop feeling weird when working out, but now I wans to do pushups properly. Thank you so much for this piece of information!! You are a machine, and if you felt you need to regress, what about the rest of us??? Love your videos!!!

[@BEARTHEWEIGHT920]

Last June I started doing push-ups from my kitchen counter! Then the bench, then floor and now I'm doing them on my toes! I use push ups as a warm up excercise for my light upper body days. Great video!

[@homeatlastfarm1]

I use my kitchen counter too but sometimes also the washer or dryer if I am in the laundry room waiting for the cycle to finish. 😊

[@eliza479]

This was so illuminating! I'm in my 60s and had been struggling with push-ups for quite a while, even though I do lots of weight training and have great upper body strength. Only recently did I start to 'get' it, but having watched this, I realize that I've been starting to do just what Cori is recommending, i.e focusing on shoulder strength and pushing shoulder blades together. I had also been doing a lot of planks and dolphin to pushup movements. I just wish I'd seen this a couple of years ago - it would have saved me a lot of trial and error.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Love that you're making changes and focusing on that mind-body connection Eliza!! It will pay off!

[@hydrogirl53]

I had a similar experiance, although I have been lifting weight for years and getting better I couldn't do one single push-up. I knew it had to be technic but didn't make the connection to a full body coordination. This is a great video

[@clairetwinny]

Yes, same here! I'm at the same age and stage as you with push-ups, and it's so much easier if you get those things right. More power to you!

[@daisammageorge4897]

Great video

[@marskeelove4166]

I don't trust many KZbinrs but you are always very helpful and I love the information you provide

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! Glad the tips help!

[@ianburrows1958]

I was doing pushups exactly as you described. Then I started doing the 'arrow' way, first inclined and then slowly erasing the incline. I couldn't believe the difference in muscle tone and strength when doing them properly. I was also doing rehab on a shoulder and combined my new pushup method with the stretches you recommended in the rotator cuff video. Incredible difference after only a few days!! Thank you Cory!!!!

[@samday6621]

Hi Cory, I’m coming from the other direction (so to speak) as a landscaper with strong back muscles who started yoga (particularly Ashtanga) to address poor stomach muscles, to protect my back. In Ashtanga yoga we do a lot of push up like moves (chutterunga) and we are told to keep our elbows brushing our chest (close in, not flared) and often told not to dip so low that our upper arms dip lower than our elbows (less than 90 degrees). I’ve found I’m developing shoulder pain a day after yoga and realised my elbows are not close to my body. Also, I’ve had to on several occasions, let go of ego and regress to a very simple modification (picture an apparently strong looking male in a mostly flexible looking female class. - looks can be deceiving!) Addressing form over difficulty was so beneficial! And I’ve noticed with many exercises (yoga or free weights) that correct form is much more difficult, but far better. I’m just interested in your thoughts on having your elbows tucked close to your body, and stopping the pushup at 90 degree arms.

[@suhasalameh2145]

Thank you! No matter how much I workout, my pushups makes me always feel frustrated! Thats just perfect! No one ever talked about supporting movements to reach a good push ups!

[@hudnix]

I'm in my 50s and didn't think I needed any help with my pushups. The instant I tried this technique I could feel the difference. You're absolutely right. This is probably why I frequently get rotator cuff problems when I do too many pushups. Thanks!

[@LisaRobson]

Thank you for this video, there are so many people out there that says do push ups but don't explain the HOW to do the push up first to prevent injury and get the correct form. I'm glad this video came up in the suggestions and you've got yourself another subscriber too!

[@NC-qc7wd]

This is the second episode I watched and I am in. I am 60 years old, just last week I turned 60, and everything you said it's true and I am been training since I was 22 years old. So, I need this type of encouragement and feel good about myself.

[@mathewklock2371]

My favorite was the bench scapular modification 👍🏽👍🏽

[@chelybeann]

Recently decided I need to learn how to get the basics of exercise down first. I can work the gym equipment but can’t do a good push up or have bad form and stability in a squat/lunge. Looks like the channel may be a step in the right direction. Thanks! ❤

[@hommy1614]

Rotator cuff tear and broken hand/wrist later...I feel motivated to get back to something I used to thoroughly enjoy! Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge!!

[@CeeBeeMD]

This woman is soooo good. I finally began to “get” (understand) the push-up. Thank you so VERY much.

[@claires8735]

That must have been hard to go back and regress the movements, but good job. Last year you posted a video about the proper way to do pushups and it really helped my form. Thanks for all you do.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

It was! Let's face it, it is never easy to want to go backward. But always returning to basics helps us get stronger! So glad the other video really helped!

[@dahfoxisthegoat]

I’ve been doing pushups for years but I have always felt like I could improve them. This is *exactly* the guidance I was looking for. Thank you!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I'm so glad the cues and tips help!

[@headtubepunk05]

Best fitness trainer online! Love and huge respect for everything you do!

[@robynemoore4722]

Wow! I’m so glad I found this video, this is very helpful. Thank you so much!🤗🙌🏽💪🏽

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@englishgarden2036]

I'm glad I found your channel. Now I understand why I struggle to do a push up. I injured my shoulder years ago and physical therapy didn't help. Over time, the right thoracic area became extremely weak, especially the right scapula muscle. Lately, I've been strengthening my up back (paying special attention to the scapula muscle) and using tennis balls to release the myofacial tissue. My right scapula muscle is getting stronger. I'll give it a little more time and then start doing push ups. Thanks so much.

[@HG-le5tj]

I love your Channel as you keep everything so simple and so doable!😊

[@ommaigod]

Terrific tips. Been doing some version of pushups for 50 years. But now much older, I need better cues to minimize injuries. This helps.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad these cues help!

[@rwaller2106]

Love it. Many thanks. Continued blessings , and BE WELL🙏🏾💞

[@sjwestmo]

Wow, im loving your new instruction format, thank u! Much much easier to listen to

[@BipolarCourage]

I can only do knee pushups at this stage but it definitely uses my upper back

[@martharincon3578]

I'm glad I came across your channel so much good information

[@ariannefowler455]

This is really helpful! I'm going to work on this.

[@deniserainford6198]

Thank you for making this video! I have had rotator cuff issues in the past and I could tell that push-ups played some part in that. I just didn't know what part they played, so I just avoided push-ups. I am excited to try your suggestions!

[@mistyheldermon3628]

Thank you for the detail exercises! Very helpful😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad they help!

[@bgpainthrse]

This is amazing! This will help my ribs to gain some strength too to keep my rib heads in place. They always slide out! Great info!

[@Hakunamatata-rh1bt]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@roudribagchi4019]

Your videos are always helpful.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad they help!

[@Sana-rm6zx]

I agree! thanks for explaining this very well!

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Awesome video, I have upper back/shoulder pain for years, so I'm going to work on these for a week to see if my condition improves

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps! Here are some bonus shoulder mobility tips to help too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m53QoZZpipirfrc

[@sORrYiMLaTe_wHAtdiDiMisS]

It's been a while since I've been here but as always on point Corey.

[@thebackstagewatcher7364]

Thank you so much for that really helpful Video!!

[@JC-ib2nf]

Excellent tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@mehrshidirani5351]

Thank you 🙏 for all great tips. I have inner tights that have to tighten and make it liner and firmer. Could you show few great moves.

[@SB-qe3tb]

THANK YOU so much for this incredible video. I so appreciate the great tips!!! =) I am remotivated to make a pushup happen the proper way.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps!

[@SB-qe3tb]

@@redefiningstrengthOC I am wondering if you can do a series from start to finish on training to be able to do a push up? I used to do push ups in my early 40's (one round 5 at a time and did them all day every day totalling 75 each day.) I was so happy and my upper body showed it! *****Like you said in your video I obviously didn't have the correct form another hint was I could only do 5 at a time and it never increased during one interval. I had to stop because my shoulder blades would be in so much pain that I would literally shreek it hurt so much. I hated the fact that I couldn't do them. Now I am 52, healthy eater, with slim build being in decent shape I would say and have been working on push ups for about 5 months. I am 2ft off ground in elevation but my body refuses to go any lower. I have been doing weights with dumbbells at home and stopped doing push ups to strengthen my muscles but now when I try doing an elevated push up its even harder :-( I guess I should have continued to do them as well as doing weights. My point is that the average person like myself is lost and is super frustrated. Are you willing to do a series to help? I would greatly appreciate it and I am sure many others would too =>

[@mistyfiello5262]

I love this. I can do push-ups, but I could for sure do them better! Going to give it a try soon!

[@susank580]

I really find the information you are presenting super helpful and motivating. I just have one suggestion... please consider slowing down just a bit. Your videos are packed with great information but i find it difficult to process all that you are presenting due to the speed. Maybe it's just me, but I think that would be super beneficial for new lifters. Thanks for all of your awesome content!!!

[@susanapplegate9758]

Thank you for the great, detailed information and visuals! I'm 67 and never worked out until 5 years ago. It's the best thing I ever did for myself and I still have so much to learn - push-ups and burpees are still hard for me to perform correctly and this video is a huge help. Just subbed, and look forward to seeing your other vids. Training for a Spartan in 2023.

[@annszot7932]

A word about burpees. My trainer up north had me at 64 doing some burpees. My Fl trainer said she didn’t recommend those for over 60 as it’s rough on the joints. I guess there are 2 schools of thought on this. I have not been a fit person & not starting to get into shape until my mid 50’s . Maybe because of that, as I was not athletic all through the years? 🤷‍♀️

[@annszot7932]

I now have osteoporosis. Maybe burpees are too jarring?

[@stuartsteeves5624]

This is great practical, well explained advice. I’m going to experiment with this starting today!

[@danielascholz7617]

You are so amazing ! Thank you for all of it !💯

[@veronicaguzmanrivasgarcia648]

Eres excelente atleta y siempre explicas con mucha claridad👏🏽👌🏾

[@carmensaify]

This was exactly what I needed. As a yoga heavy oerson-i was starting to hv shoulder pain, most likely due to the back to front imbalance. A lot of yogis wind up with serious rotator cuff injury if they don't make an effort to counter balance all the pushing up movement.

[@sadirajones4032]

Wow! Thank you soooo much! This makes a great difference for me!! ❤

[@victoriabarker2173]

Great video and great tips! Thank you :)

[@TheZakia16]

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot in redressing my push-up posture.

[@Princellachow]

I love your videos for so many reasons. You are self aware, you break down the whys and hows, I can trust you based on seeing you are doing the work, and you look beautiful, healthy and fit without looking like one of those bizarre hyper sexualized influencers (which is super off putting). Thank you thank you thank you for your videos

[@yoyogameditation4U]

What a fantastic and informative video! Thank you so much:-). I have spent most of my long lifetime exploring the mind/body connection, thru studying, teaching, writing. I very much appreciate how you demonstrate the importance of our back thru various levels of scapula and back engagement so that all of us, no matter our current physical abilities, can work to improve our self. Beautiful. Thank you for redefining strength in such a supportive and engaging way. I loved how you started the video with, "You're back!" Yes I am and Yes I will be too! Thanks again -Joan

[@elizabethpestano1885]

Great tip! Thank you I’m gonna try this

[@Raquel_Losantos]

Muchísimas gracias por la información, el vídeo es excelente! Lo único como crítica negativa, que la voz en Off en español es demasiado rápida y tiene un tono demasiado agudo que acaba por ser insoportable… 😊😅 Un abrazo♥️

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad the video helps. If you need to slow down the speed, the gear icon can play it back at the pace you need :-)

[@marymckay8283]

I’m going to add these to my routine. Just tried that scapular pushup to dolphin. I also think the fact that my wrists won’t do the flexion needed to get that perfect top of pushup angle is holding me back too.

[@skyscope8409]

Great explanation. The 2nd pose sequence is something I often do during yoga warm-up for handstand and backbend.

[@mbartra]

You are awesome. Can you make a video when you have a shoulder injury? I have a mild impingement that is getting better, but I would like to know if you have any suggestions as far as exercises to strengthen after an injury.

[@LucieBoleDuChomont]

I can't do a single push-up. But I'm an archer and I have pretty good control of my shoulder blades. I'm going to try these tips!

[@cheddarcheezit2647]

Super informative, I had no neck pain doing push-ups for the first time!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Aw yay! Glad it helped!

[@佳輝黃]

Very good instructions !

[@angelirohival6270]

I absolutely love your channel because you make so much sense. My issue with doing push ups is wrist pain. Do you have any videos that address that? Thanks!

[@Sekhani8]

Invest in some wrist wraps

[@heleaan]

I will try this. Thanks ❤️

[@FestivalChic]

Thank you so much for these tips - I am definitely going to incorporate them into my training to get better at push ups!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad they help!

[@theresadugwell6175]

You are fantastic at giving clear concise and simple instructions! I'm going to start working on my push-ups! Thank you!

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

Great to watch and very useful tips!👌

[@wiseowl2979]

Great video. Thanks for the tips.

[@francestutt5308]

Thank You! great tips and explanation and video! i struggle where my hands go. Please help!

[@chrismackerdush7728]

Great detail, thanks 🙏

[@esme011]

Wow. I have rotator cuff issues and in my Pilates planks and Yoga chaturanga I feel like a failure. This is great information to help me use my back and scapular muscles properly

[@XHollisWood]

Fabulous illustration,“working in harmony” Cori, I realize I’m not the author of this statement, however, you have a special gift of communication when connecting with your subscriber’s (Me) 😊 always enlightening us with inspiring “Cori Techniques” !!!Thxs ❤✌️: ) Jesse “Have a Happy Thanksgiving”

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! I'm so glad the videos help Jesse!

[@maggiesmith7743]

your video gives me hope to get up move more & eat well balance diet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me/us.👍

[@saskia959]

Very helpfull video. Your push ups look amazing!!

[@EastElbow]

Thank you for this video.

[@fyfriday]

I’m a huge fan Cory! Excellent info, great form ❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Fawn!

[@libbymeli864]

Thank you so much! I can do 40 pu w/ out rest, but I want to do more. I recall back recruitment most of this time, but was not aware of the exercises to warm-up and improve. Thumbs up!

[@magdahadri4328]

This is a really good video thank you

[@giagarcia8236]

I love your energy! Your videos have helped amp up my strength/enudurance. I love that you explain the importance of the back, and proper posture.

[@deaguima3101]

Great advise!

[@maitemarinasgomez7875]

Buenos dias !! Tu video me ha encantado pero no capto todo y me gustaria saber tu explicación para poder hacer bien esos ejercicios, me parecen buenisimos y los quiero hacer bien muchas gracias gracias , un abrazo

[@maitemarinasgomez7875]

Me encantaria tener los subtitulos en español !! Se me olvido ponerlo gracias

[@michellefrothingham4275]

Excellent explanation’s and demo’s. Thank you… i have come to realize my back muscles are becoming weak😳

[@bob4919]

Excellent vid! Thank you.

[@MikaellaNonya-iq4pz]

It Great Too. Thanks

[@sunithavishwanath5130]

Wow fantastic started watching your video's frm today .

[@ARTyHaG]

Great explanation thank you xxxx

[@traceysnarr9273]

I am an athletic based yoga teacher and have been focusing on scapular strength and control this month. Your video and info is right on cue with what I’m teaching my yogis for their progression! ♥️ your content! Thanks as always

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Tracey! Love that you're focusing on that scapular strength and control. So freaking key!!

[@gabriela.desiree]

Thank you so much ❤.

[@AriesDragon]

You are so good. I love your advice and vids

[@SuperJIAA]

Why do I find lowering my body down is much harder than pushing it off of the ground? I also find that hand release push ups are easier than the traditional one?

[@CarolJoyable]

Amazingly helpful!

[@phido9235]

Yes, i like this video ❤ Thanks

[@mitchkatz4918]

great content subscribed!

[@niyatichitalia8425]

Your elbows are jutting out wards. Is this okay. . .? I stopped doing push-ups as someone told me the elbows should be close to the body. Can you advise?

[@dolly0315]

Perfect 👍 Thank You

[@guyblew1733]

Another good video with sound advice.

[@h3arty]

Soooo cooool!!! amazing! bravo

[@andreavel9066]

Thank you, thank you, thank you❤

[@Nazzie-xs1kk]

Wonderful info thank you

[@alinaa641]

I had this struggle, never being able to do a proper push-up. If I did some on an inclined surface, I'd really load my arms and shoulders and tired quickly. I could tell that I was doing something wrong but didn't know what. One day, as I was doing cobra pose and lifting my chest up, engaging the upper back muscles it occurred to me that it was a similar pattern in pushups, just that the body position was different. Repeating the cobra and then trying to do push-ups on my knees but always being mindful of engaging those back muscles I quickly started to become faster at pushups, do more of them as I had a lot more strength.

[@annie-sc]

Thank you! I just subbed 👌

[@nathonahia196]

Girl You Are Shredded!!!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!