Can't do pushups? (2022)

The original is likely my most-watched video, so I wanted to update it with better visuals and better variations.
Anyway:
If you can't do a pushup, don't let it ruin your day!
Fitness is a journey, and we're all at different places.
Just find a pushup variation that you CAN do safely and competently, and work it until you're able to hit a goal of sets and reps!
Then you can move on to a harder variation.
Here's the progression:
Wall Pushups - 3 sets of 50
Incline Pushups - 3 sets of 40
Advanced Incline Pushups - 3 Sets of 35
Kneeling Pushups - 3 sets of 30
Alternating Pushups - Until you can do Full Pushups!
That's it! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to address them!
The links at the end will give MUCH more information on this process.
The spots on my arm are mosquito bites.
Thanks so much for watching!
Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.
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[@HybridCalisthenics]

I'm updating some old videos with new visuals. What do you think? Do you prefer this or the original? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl68lWWPpa53oas The link at the end is the routine: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Anyway here's the description: If you can't do a pushup, don't let it ruin your day! Fitness is a journey, and we're all at different places. Just find a pushup variation that you CAN do safely and competently, and work it until you're able to hit a goal of sets and reps! Then you can move on to a harder variation. Here's the progression: Wall Pushups - 3 sets of 50 Incline Pushups - 3 sets of 40 Advanced Incline Pushups - 3 Sets of 35 Kneeling Pushups - 3 sets of 30 Alternating Pushups - Until you can do Full Pushups! That's it! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to address them! The links at the end will give MUCH more information on this process. The spots on my arm are mosquito bites. Thanks so much for watching!

[@SC3Zero]

I like this one, it feels more playful

[@abdullahbitar984]

Can you do the same with the pullups one? I’ve been trying to build up to a full pullup for months now 😭

[@Chris_P_Bacon]

I defined appreciate the improved camera quality, plus the animations and visuals seem more appealing!

[@TjShowsSkill]

I believe you can change the world implemant world peace maybe.✌🏾

[@capuchinosofia4771]

I think you might give a little (very little) bit more info on the old version (for example, i think you mention starting the diagonal pushups with a surface higher than your hips) but i like this one more as it has better camera angles and seems overall better thanks to the editing (like when the subtitles follow the push up lol).

[@SC3Zero]

Hampton's the type of guy to wait by you when you tie your shoelaces, and bless you with some wisdom while at it.

[@brinchardo3284]

Haha, i don't want any wisdom while tying my shoes! 😂

[@GustavRex]

@@brinchardo3284 Then you don't deserve it smh

[@brinchardo3284]

@@GustavRex come on, don't you think the image you are presenting is kind of funny?! 😭

[@mitsve06]

“While many might mock you for taking the time to tie your shoes now, they will be the same people tripping on their own laces in the long run.”

[@SC3Zero]

@@mitsve06 that's some wise words my friend

[@TjShowsSkill]

This man makes me feel like Im not a loser cause i cant do push ups.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

We're all at different points in our journey!

[@amukbir8777]

Hey,I just wanted to tell you one thing. There is nothing to be ashamed of. I could NOT do push ups with proper from,but I lost some weight and then started with knee push ups. I did them on a daily basis of 20 reps. Once I could do +30 effortless (after a month I was able to do try a push up and did it with correct form) But you have to start somewhere. The most difficult months are when you are a beginner,eventually being healthy will become an habit and you will be able to do all things,but be patient. I wasnt able to do a pull up and now I am able to do x8 L-sit pull up and still progressing. You'll see yourself in a few months doing amazing things if you keep consistent with diet and training. You've got this mate. Keep strong.

[@SmaxyMiguel]

Fun fact! You were never a loser to begin with.

[@TjShowsSkill]

@@amukbir8777 thanks for the advice

[@TjShowsSkill]

@@HybridCalisthenics youre right everybody starts somewhere

[@Daniel-qy4di]

A year ago I was completely unable to do a push up so I just started on my knees and made sure to keep my back straight as I went down as far as possible and now I can do 20+ so y’all don’t worry once u can do it you’re all set don’t give up!

[@LucasHenrique-vu9yj]

How many times week? You do it every day? You have days off?

[@coltonmelson5752]

@@LucasHenrique-vu9yj My friend, the way I like to train with pushups is to do a day or two of training and then rest that part of my body for another 1-2 days. On the days I don't do arm strengthening I prefer to do stretches and squats. You always need to give your body appropriate time to recover. I hope this helps you and anyone else. Have a beautiful day

[@RonInNapa]

Fantastic. Congratulations. I used to do a single set of 100 push-ups at the end of every weightlifting session. Today, thirty years later, I would be lucky to do ten in a row.

[@theowlhouseseason3213]

Good job shinji now get back into the robot

[@simnikiwekaywood7878]

"There's no reason to be ashamed if you can't do a push up" *he says as he's doing push ups with one-hand*

[@bxnjo]

Thank you for mentioning the joint pain issue! I was having this with the kneeling push up even though I could comfortably do sets of 15-20 I'd find myself sometimes stopping because of the joint pain, I'll go back to the easier variations for a while :D

[@tam7509]

I wish u could be my actual friend in person coz ur soo respectful and kind

[@ClassyOnionUK]

Thank you so much for this channel, Hampton. You are always smiling and these are useful videos.

[@andretan10]

These are the best training videos I've ever seen with cool unobtrusive motivation.

[@Kip-]

I've started following the daily routine last week and I've gotta say, being able to do the easier variations but higher reps give me a lot of motivation to keep doing these everyday. Thanks for all the help and tips Hampton.

[@feelsykershey]

thank you hampton! the old version of this really stuck with me since i saw it. so encouraging. glad there's an updated version!

[@Undeadsweater]

Thank you for not calling them “girl push-ups”.

[@cygnusablackhole74]

What does "girl push-ups" mean?

[@guardianangel4444]

Yes😒

[@aatif7518]

Why not

[@james__anna_burns4885]

@@aatif7518 it’s a little rude to call the less hard variation „girl“, as if girls can’t do normal push-ups bc they’re girls, so they have to do the less difficult kind. weaker variations are for people who have trouble with the regular, that’s it

[@aatif7518]

@@james__anna_burns4885 I know But there is a different and inequality between a man and a woman's strength An average active man can do a normal push-up without training An average active woman can't do that Of course exceptions exist But yh weaker people should do easier variations until they build up strength regardless of their gender

[@la_assassina]

Most adorable and motivational guy on YT. I have never seen more wholesome content on ANY social media platform AND it promotes good health. Thank you for being you

[@jessicarogers6646]

I needed this advice so desperately. I’ve never had upper body strength. Even as a small child, I would watch other kids cross the monkey bars & I never could. I’m literally starting from scratch. Im on day 3 of wall push-ups but I can already feel it working! 💪🏼

[@tylereaze2558]

This approach is really lovely. Fitness and health shouldn’t be something to shame people over. Positive encouragement like this is what people looking for help need.

[@carquest3748]

I like how calm he is while doing one handed pushups

[@vaporeos8173]

This guy is truly part of the 0.01% of genuinely nice people in this world, mad respect bro

[@Nomnomonurface]

I like you. You make me feel like I can do more than I think. Thanks 🙂

[@corpsefoot758]

We can usually do much more than we think. Just make sure you get there safely!

[@iuhere]

what coincidence, i just started my pushups few days back because suddenly out of nowhere i realised few days ago that i can't even do 1 , and i also remember you full episode(old one) about pushups which was one of the many other parts of motivation, and then you drop this shorts... the circle getting complete feeling .. as always you too have a beautiful day

[@leehaseley2164]

You just blew me away with this, Hampton. Thank you so much.

[@billionaires_physce]

My lord thanks a lot for the help, I was 12 and 92 kg now I'm 14 and 76 kgs thanks a lot for the tips throughout my journey you really helped me :)

[@zhamu4822]

I started doing knee pushups , and soon after 2 weeks, i was able to do a full pushups. Thanks for the advice :))

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Thank you! I really appreciate these kind of videos where you explain each step of the build up. Easy to understand and follow.

[@zeeshanalikhan602]

A year ago I couldn't do a single pushup and by luck I watched you're video and from that day I tried the easier variations and eventually did my first pushup.Ive been working hard and now I can do almost a 100 pushups thank you for giving me the knowledge and courage to get into fitness.

[@-weaponized6493]

My favorite part of Pushups is the way it warps the sound of your breathing. From: hoo huh hoo huh To: Hwoo Hyeh Hwoo Hyeh

[@manidhingra5192]

I thought about it and now my perception of how breathing sounds has changed immensely.

[@zeroounce8874]

Wow I needed that. Have to get stronger. I already do wall push-up… I can do only 2sets of 25 at the moment. But I will get stronger and better.

[@Therian_TB]

These are the best tips I’ve seen. If you look at my channel you see I take part in the most uncommon sport ever. I’m really bad at push-ups and I’ve been trying to get better so I can improve upper body strength to get better at this sport but also for more strength. I’m going to come back to your channel SO often. Thanks!

[@aCycleofSelfcontrol]

I started with wall push ups, moved to my kitchen counter, and not I an to them on my hip height bathroom counter. :) Very proud of myself, and so thankful for you and your free guidance!

[@SilentTrip]

You make working out so much more fun and positive, thank my friend!

[@Stuffguy.]

i love whenever he says do not be ashamed he does the hardest type of pushup

[@EliYtter]

This is so helpful but I always quit the process before I get to do a push-up 🙈 I have to start again to build up

[@floreamihai3852]

Indeed i never get past the wall push up or the shoulder height push ups

[@alexgonzalezcervera1168]

yo, big respect to the knee push ups, one of the best ways to build chest and arms muscle or definition. Just do intente reps, you have way less weight so you can do more reps with explosive movements, its actually a great exercise to gain some biceps explosive strength

[@Andrew-A]

Love ❤️ so much bro. For cheering us up❤️

[@CelestePearl]

You are one of the kindest youtuber I know 😇 I will try this!

[@kamalkeita-jones]

Thank you - this is so helpful

[@Songs-ls2pr]

Such a great tutorial. Thank you!! I started doing push-ups again. I could do 15. I am pushing myself to try to get to 25 in a set. Three years ago I could do 33 in each set. But I weighed 20 lbs less. Lol I was actually quite skinny. Now my weight is much more healthy. Just need to build up my strength Thanks Hampton for motivating me to take care of myself. You’re awesome. God bless you and yours. ❤️❤️❤️

[@shieldsurf]

this is the first video of your channel i found, and so far, your channel has been really great. i was never fit, but i used to work out and take care of my body. but then my mental health got a lot worse. i started hrt and it helped motivate me for a little while but by that point i'd lost a lot of progress, gained a lottttt of weight and was really ashamed that i couldn't even do knee pushups anymore. i've been looking for resources to continue my fitness journey but it's been really discouraging to be back at square one, and it'd been so long since i was here that i didn't really know where to start. but this channel has helped a lot. i feel like maybe i can try again. thank you :]

[@trvgicn1ghts888]

This guy helped me do my first push-up over a year ago, forever grateful

[@blawnilegend1075]

Thank you so much Hampton because 4 months ago I couldn't do one push-up but now I can do 15 thanks to you !

[@oplap6269]

Finally. Someone supporting me on my physical health journey instead of shaming me for being weak.

[@zagoatdunno2862]

Thank you bro. before i couldnt even do 1 pushup but your video helped me finally do a pushup. i have been doing pushups every day for months now. i saw your video come up in my youtube shorts so i thought i should comment. btw i can finally hit 50 pushups now

[@Frost-mv4pz]

Your first "you CAN do push ups" really helped and inspired me to train and heal me(with your other videos". This acme at the perfect time as I haven't been training for a few weeks. Thank you.

[@esintial]

This is quit Simply an EXCELLENT video!!! I LOVE "my friend" and everything that comes after!!😊

[@jimmehbob6576]

I love this guy's energy! What he's saying is true and makes me feel more motivated to exercise

[@mangodale.bingleman]

Just 1 year ago from today I can't even do 1 pushup and ready to start my journey and quitted once. I found you and restart with my own program and now I can do 8 pushups at ease. Thank you Hampton!

[@larkhughes9740]

Since I've been watching your channel, I find myself calling people my friend and telling them to have a beautiful day...

[@pigurl3.145]

So I've been doing kneeling pushups for a while now and I feel like they've gotten a bit too easy, but I still haven't been able to do a full pushup. I never even thought of going down in a full pushup and coming back up in a kneeling one, so thank you for the tip! One step closer to my goal of doing pushups lol

[@AllBrainNoBraun]

Just a pro tip I've learned for anyone else practicing pushups for/before miltary PT (or even in general). Bust out the max you can do on the hardest variation, move up one step easier variation, max out, and so on until you reach wall pushups. Progessive load.

[@Woodshadow]

As someone who has been working out 3 times a week for 5 weeks I am starting to see progress finally. Where I am feeling the indivisible muscles I am targeting. And I am noticing that my joints are not as developed. For the first time now at 32 I’m feeling a little more motivated to work out. I’ve been doing the same work outs alternating for the last 5 weeks. Very basic but it has allowed me to gain this knowledge. The first 3 weeks I’m pretty sure I was doing excises wrong but figured it out the last couple weeks how it should feel. I’ve accepted that I am not going to transform overnight and this may take a year or more to get to where I want to go.

[@jacquilinejohn1879]

You can encourage someone who lost all hope attempting push ups. Thank you

[@zakslatermusic]

It was so nice to scroll past angry people talking about serious issues, onto this guy, who just has the ability to turn everything into a positive

[@v-ia]

YOU INSPIRED ME TO START WORKING OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. i'm 25 now and i notice i'm approaching my 30s and cant live like this any longer. but i never knew where to start, because im the most unfit person on the planet. your videos and this one specifically gave me the motivation i needed to finally start. im still at the very beginning, so its not like i made any big progress but i want to thank you for being the person that gives me the strength to begin. i dont believe in religion but if there is a god, i hope he blesses you!!!

[@swork9802]

I love exercise

[@HybridCalisthenics]

It loves you too.

[@swork9802]

@@HybridCalisthenics 😊

[@rainbleed8049]

This is perfect timing. I've been using your old video to prepare myself for pushups at Air Force BMT. (Currently in the DEP) Your content has been a life saver for me, as I've been progressing myself steadily towards where I need to be. Thank you Hampton!

[@CamrynsCameras]

this is actually super cool thanks man :)

[@tyson464]

🥺 The fact that there are people who genuinely want to help and encourage others fills me with joy. I can do about 10 proper push ups on the ground, and I assure, his approach is legit. Easier progressions will develop your strength for harder ones overtime. Just be consistent with the training.

[@user-ej4eq5im4r]

Having terrible pain in my joints,because I definitely did jump in very quickly. Remembered advice about going back,remembered why I was training in the first place and now we'll see how it goes.

[@SultanRayko]

that joint advice is pretty helpful was constantly annoyed that I couldn't give it my all during workouts (my muscle wouldn't feel sore but my joints were killing me) and it got me demotivated Thanks!

[@vergils_plastic_chair]

this guy is so positive and wholesome 🥺 thank you for motivation and health tips, good sir

[@AzaDio]

Love your videos. I'm new so it's all good to me.

[@sphinxfn2218]

Sorry @hybrid Calisthenics I did 500 push-ups the other day Didn’t need this video But still love you bro 💪

[@yada7515]

I got back into fitness after a surgery and couldn't even do one push-up. Your original video helped me a lot and now I can do 20+.

[@Idk52912]

We had a fitness test at gym and I needed to do 7 pushups to pass and I couldn’t do a single one so I needed to practice and this helped me so much thank you! ❤

[@kennethdesales3888]

Man, I've been following your channel for a long time and I'm not actually the type of person who workout but your videos just convinced me to start today.. so you'll get another subscriber

[@lilc713htx6]

Thank you Hampton your a great soul

[@percynonez1163]

The best way to start a day of work , watching a very positive Man !!!!! We need this in Spanish !!!!

[@jeanettekepel]

😢Frozen shoulder. First right side, now after 1 year left side too. Wish I could train again. You are realy motivating!

[@sadikazmn69]

"if you can't do a push-up, just like everything else in the world" me: ouch that was not very Hampton-like "you can gradually build up to it" oh

[@mrdre1019]

for some reason this reminds me when I am on the airplane and listening to the safety information

[@ravensis]

Thank you for always making your stuff so accessible.

[@dadaveed4272]

This infact worked for me. I couldn't do pushups, so I decided to do knee pushups for a few months. One day I tried doing a regular pushup, and to my surprise, I had no problem! Since then I have only been getting better at pushups. My point- Knee pushups work

[@virtualarries3335]

Guys, the push up variation which people call "girl push ups", I did them for a month continuously and today I did my first 2 normal push ups. Don't be demotivated by what other people think, kneeling push ups help a ton in progressing to your first push up. Thanks for the amazing videos on push up variations hampton!

[@spyrozz_6999]

I can do lowering push up and kneeling push up but i've never heard before of combining these thanks you a lot again for your help

[@Infurno924]

This guy is an absolute godsend. Doesn't seem to be in it for the money or the attention but genuinely cares about making quality, no BS videos to help millions of people with health improvement. More channels need to be like this guy, for real.

[@musicalconnie6216]

Thank you for mentioning joint pain at the end! I was wondering why my shoulders have been hurting.

[@mrknowledge7966]

Hey Hampton! Thank you for doing what you do! Just started the routine on your 100% free website and I can’t thank you enough! Being able to check my form with your references has been a complete game changer!

[@jenniferwiebusch9688]

Makes sense!! Muscles are ready but joints aren't.

[@VC-cx8gf]

the original video is what got me into exercising a few weeks ago after seeing it all the time on social media and its been fun doing the daily routine every day

[@matthewkuhn4293]

New visuals look great!! Keep up the great work. I love your videos! They encourage you no matter where you are in your fitness journey 💪

[@jagkan3626]

He is the type of person that you go to for wisdom and inspiration:he is like a sensei

[@JazzySaint]

What a great idea to do a full push-up down and a kneeling push-up back up - I think I'm at the point that I can do that now!!! Thanks for making me smile and for the helpful advice! ^o^

[@zackaether7113]

Thank you!!! I always thought if is wrong to you one of this technique but im glad i found your video!

[@akshaysins]

A month ago I couldn't do a single push-up, but now I can do 5-8

[@MattCN83]

I could do about 10, but i feel like my forms wrong, I’m just tryna find a first person view to see if i am 😂

[@MissingBanjo]

Thank you so much for your shorts!

[@spyrozz_6999]

I really want to thanks you you helped me to do my first push-up i can't do a lot but i can now do 30 kneeling push up

[@therealpearl5826]

there’s no need to be ashamed if you can’t do a push-up! *continues to flex on us*

[@ireneanderson859]

Your advice and coaching is very practical and useful

[@simerjeetsingh6036]

Your voice is so good . I like the video even if I didn't watch it fully

[@victore8342]

If I'm not mistaken, the original to this was the video that launched Hampton into the YT fitness spotlight. Love to see your growth and share in your energy big bro, keep up the good work

[@roadkilllll]

i started at wall pushups and now I'm using stairs👍 ty hampton

[@anarchoyeasty3908]

I love your channel. You are just an incredibly kind helpful dude. The world would be a lot better if we all were a bit more like Hampton.

[@speppers7932]

I truly appreciate you and your videos. I’m going to try this because my upper body strength has always been an issue for me.

[@user-th7qt1mb5v]

i think the most important thing is mentality i went from 0 to 1 pushup, because i got stronger overtime and it was slow progress, but from 1-2 to 5 i went just in a period of one workout and from 5 to 8-10 was the same its one good day that makes you see you are able to do it

[@onlypaintmode8496]

Your video is gold! Love the editing, too! I’m going to raid the wall now. 😍👌🏻

[@SaeedG1999]

This man has changed so many lives

[@oneineuniceson9148]

This is such great advice!!!! I love this guy!!!

[@holli4962]

Love these videos. Finally made it to the website and got my tee shirt coming. Last 2 years were rough glad for an easy but totally doable routine to get me back to fit!

[@Thegreenegorilla]

Hope you have a wonderful day

[@fredazcarate4818]

Hampton you are inspiring!👍👊

[@AndyJ9]

I love your videos, they’re extremely helpful, thanks 😊