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[@cojabr]

Want the same kind of video, but for the chin-up? Check out the following link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavJdoyHqbOEgMU Many people have asked about alternative ways of doing the progressive incline push-up if you don't have a step-up platform with risers available at your gym, or if you train at home. Below you will find a list of other options that may work for you. If you have any ideas to add to the list, please comment! Potential gym options: - Adjustable squat box (~2'x2' boxes that have adjustable heights) - Power rack safety bars (some power racks have multiple levels for placing the safety bars that range from an overhead height to a height just a few inches from the floor. You can do push-ups while holding onto the safety bar, and adjust the height as needed) - Boxes for box jumps (some gyms have an array of boxes that typically range from 36 to 12 inches, in 6 inch increments) - Smith machine (with the locked-in bar set at different heights) Potential at-home options: - Stairs/steps (and you can create "half-heights" and double the amount of incline levels by placing a short yoga block on each step) - A couch (heights in descending order: the top of the back rest, the arm rest, and the seat) - Different pieces of furniture that vary in height (for example, a dresser, a chair, the end of a bed) - Adjustable seat (if it's on wheels, make sure to lock the wheels. If the wheels don't have locks, be very cautious and make sure the chair is stable and won't roll around while doing the push-up). Options will vary depending on what you have available at your gym and home. The best thing is to look thoroughly through your gym and house to find something that has the following 2 qualities: 1.) Adjustable in height (to increase/decrease the push-up challenge) 2.) Stable (for safety) Before trying any method of the incline push-up (including the one presented in the video), be sure to carefully test it out first to make sure it's safe. With enough creativity, you'll probably be able to find an effective option for progressive incline push-ups.

[@cojabr]

As long as they are stable and you won't damage the books (if you care), it's worth a try! I imagine the books might slip across each other and/or not provide enough surface area for your hands. If you give it a shot, let me know how it goes.

[@neginhsab]

I used furniture around the house! Thanks so much for this video, I watched it around a month ago and wanted to come back to say that I did this method and it worked! I also found other info on ur blog really useful! Thanks a lot

[@cojabr]

You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear you found the info on my site useful. And congratulations on reaching your goal! Your hard work paid off.

[@janebotten2969]

Thank you so much... I'm 62 with osteo knees and you have given amazing tips for this core exercise. I'm going for it. Can you do the same method for building up a good plank?

[@sonja4164]

This is great!

[@mika-wx1et]

going down: I GOT THIS going up: I DONT GOT THIS

[@goldenstateraingutters3369]

same ahahah 😂

[@ayojeff5961]

Going down 1 time: ok ok, not bad Going up: HOW AM I ALIVE (collapses)

[@fredstead5652]

@@ayojeff5961 calm down

[@melissatheghost]

Lol same

[@skylarjenkins5169]

fax

[@dwaynejones7912]

Man everytime i try doing a pushup i start shaking lol

[@cojabr]

Shaking is not uncommon if you are learning/re-learning how to do the movement; it occurs because the muscles responsible for performing and stabilizing the push-up are in the process of learning how to be coordinated. Therefore, shaking isn't a bad thing, but be sure to give yourself plenty of room to progress by picking an initial platform height that is only mildly challenging. This way you can learn proper technique and give your muscles time to get stronger and more coordinated. If you start with an incline level that is too challenging, your body will struggle to perform reps in any capacity, let alone with good technique.

[@jinn4955]

And your name is Dwayne Jones ? (No just kidding dude,your awesome even though I don’t know you.)

[@jeexxi6373]

Dwayne Jones yup

[@kiaramackey3493]

Dwayne Jones sameee

[@Android25K]

I just fall like a rock

[@thefunkychicken]

*”Here’s some ideas for things you can use if you don’t have risers (what he’s using):”* - The kitchen counter (normally what I use) - A windowsill - A lounge - The back of a lounge - A bed - Stairs - A deck or patio - A desk or table (make sure it won’t tip over) - A sturdy chair Hope this helps :)

[@GaganSingh-iq8nu]

Thanks bro

[@littlesnuggle529]

lmao when he started talking about the risers I was like "that's a really great idea... too bad I don't have any" so I started looking around the room and wondering which surface would be best to start with. I'm feeling like the coffee table is a nice start. Unless I'm overestimating my weak ass body XD

[@bladimor32]

the only issue with this is: and I'm honestly not trying to negate what you're are saying, hell I'm using the edge of my bed, but you will have to get very creative to progress lower step by step. Perhaps using stairs is a good way to progress lower, step by step (quite literally).

[@thefunkychicken]

Bladimor I mean maybe if you’re using a windowsill you can slowly start demolishing your house and remove a level of bricks underneath it at a time. Maybe then you should just invest in some of the things he’s got I don’t know where this was going

[@bladimor32]

@@thefunkychicken lol

[@izzygrapes5099]

spaghetti arm gang

[@natinatyoutube]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@iminh_x1705]

literal me

[@jadeeeen]

Dont forget about the thicc boy gang

[@blu3367]

Ayyy that’s me over here

[@ben-dn4sv]

Izzygrapes the push up mostly involves the chest not arms

[@sharakkhonart]

I feel personally attacked. Thanks youtube creepy alogorithm.

[@ch4loe]

Pota Totes lmao same

[@jyotasama]

Lmaoooo same

[@elaminmochichi7767]

They know you're FAT

[@Jenny-ec6bb]

Ikrrrrr

[@MsDiMera2]

Feel exactly the same

[@momomirzoph9485]

I could actually do 3 push ups last year but through shear determination and constantly working out I'm proud to say that in 2021 I can do 4

[@JUNXO]

Good job buddy 👏 you will do 10 in 2027

[@painbans]

@@JUNXO 😂

[@theexplorer9012]

😍😍😍😍nice bro. U will do 100 in 200007

[@junjunsay93]

Fuck this doesn't motivate me 🤣

[@joedavenn]

Yeaaahhh lesgo bro good job😂😂

[@emmakimbrel7226]

This showed up in my recommended. Rude. But needed.

[@carinak2388]

lol for me too 😂

[@hmmmheyyy2607]

Emma Kimbrel same lol

[@spinningsage7727]

Here's a reminder to do some pushups

[@trintrin6983]

same 💀

[@xbcvideo9751]

Me: watch the video Me: it should be easy Me: try it Me: back to do crappy music videos

[@stickerscd8022]

Legend has it he is still doing push-ups

[@cojabr]

LOL

[@artistheloml]

stickers CD oh my gosh I just died laughing 😂!!!

[@clastophobic]

There are 420 likes, so I'm not going to like your comment

[@spinningsage7727]

@@clastophobic you can come back and like the comment now...he's at 980 likes now I do the same you did ;)

[@senpai3556]

@@spinningsage7727 1.4k

[@Xsuprio]

It's cool they let you upload this from your isolation cell.

[@Corgs]

LMAO

[@Mari-ye3te]

thats funny✋😂

[@mer101010]

Hahahaha

[@prinzaerizack9508]

wait what? LMAO

[@elliottheplum3963]

Hahah

[@user123xyz8]

We had to do push-ups in pe for fitness tests and it was awful. I couldn’t do one without shaking and falling and my teacher screamed at me, called the class round to watch me fall as a ‘bad example of a push-up’ and made me cry. I told myself I would learn for next time and here I am, the night before pe with no progress at all. Let’s please all say a prayer for me and hope this video works

[@prodigy9971]

How’d it go pigwidgeon?

[@ayancaligacal4963]

how’d it go?

[@kearstinpurtell2459]

ur teacher is a bish

[@looklookanaxolotl]

You're teacher is a total douche. He straight up embarrassed you and screamed at you for something that you couldn't entirely help. I would have reported him. That's straight up bullying

[@keiraisgreat7603]

What did your classmates do? If I was your classmate I’d be pissed at the teacher.

[@saby568]

Boys.. it was no easy job but after a month of doing incline push ups I finally did a real push up yesterday. Stay on ur grind everybody!

[@cojabr]

Excellent job staying consistent with your training to reach your push-up goal, Saby!

[@saby568]

@@cojabr thank you so much! I really need help staying on track or just motivation. Any tips?

[@cojabr]

@@saby568 I'm a big fan of keeping things simple, and developing a training routine that feels sustainable. It's generally a good idea to do "a little less over a long period of time" than to do "a little too much that makes things hard to keep up with". Anyone can train at a high intensity for a couple months, but it really takes discipline to train at a moderate intensity for a year. Also, it's helpful to anchor the reasons for your exercise training fresh in your mind by having daily reminders. Bringing your training goals to the forefront of your consciousness on a daily basis will help keep your actions aligned with your goals. This can be done with writing your goals down in a training journal (while tracking progress over time), putting goal-reminders in places you'll see them, setting lifestyle boundaries to help you keep up with your goals, and spending more time around health-conscious folks. These are just a few examples, and it's best to experiment and see what works best for you.

[@BritishFreedom]

@Alien It took me around 3 months from struggling to do 1 push up to being able to 10 every time. The most I've done is 14, but the last one was more of a snake up.. lol... I did the "from the knees" to gain my strength and I do the plank for 45 seconds in 3 reps. I could do more, but the last rep in a plank is still a massive struggle.

[@riezzeq433]

Weak mate, I can do at least 50000 in 3 minutes (one hand warm up)

[@eduardoespitia8116]

There are 2M views on this video. And I thought I was the only one who couldn't perform a single push up Edit: I started to pratice 1 month and 2 weeks ago, and now i can do 10 pushups without falling. It is persistence and own initiative that helped me, and a person that had trouble with this over 20 years is saying this. I hope this gives a bit of motivation :D

[@farisanwari777]

I feel u bruh

[@anamarijamilos1290]

I can’t either. I thought I was the only one that couldn’t

[@Tristanb18]

I feel u bruh and I got football in 6 days so I’m sxcared

[@qqaa0]

@@Tristanb18 well 2 more days dude, also you can do more things than just a push up :p

[@Tristanb18]

Random Duck Wearing A Top Hat And A Monocle I can only run and block that’s it

[@MsJustina]

This is one of the best beginner push up video iv'e seen.

[@cojabr]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@kevinmuldoon3710]

I agree

[@kate33984]

Totally agree.

[@sonja4164]

Completely agree

[@ChiIlTech]

DaBBestYAYA that kid

[@alana2773]

I love my muscles so much I cover them in a layer of fat

[@crunchytoenail3590]

Yo I thought it was just me

[@l.5462]

Bro same

[@fernsdreams]

StephCurry the Choker // ok but who cares

[@parthparhad5394]

Seems like you are blind

[@its_lemon_19]

Parth Parhad r/wooooshhhh

[@sanepjin9213]

Quarantined: **exists** KZbin: Here bud, thank me later

[@viniwa]

Might as well try.

[@heanstone1327]

You’re beautiful

[@stevezz1886]

@@heanstone1327 thats nihachu

[@Keyboardje]

If you have to do things at home, like me, the problem with this method is that nobody has 12 risers to be able to do this.

[@cojabr]

Hi there, the method in the video won't apply to everyone, and it isn't specifically intended for those who do home-training. The step-up platform and risers are ubiquitous in commercial gyms, so most people with a gym membership will be able to use them for incline push-ups. There are some alternative methods of gradually progressing the incline push-up at home. This will depend on what you have around the house, but you’ll want to find something that has the following 3 qualities: 1.) Flat (so you can have the proper hand & wrist position) 2.) Adjustable in height (to increase/decrease the challenge) 3.) Stable (for safety) You could use actual steps, chairs or pieces of furniture with different heights, an adjustable chair, flat pieces of wood that are stacked, or any other creative method. Just make sure that your apparatus is stable to avoid injury. If you have stairs, this will probably be your best option. If you buy a pair of short yoga blocks (or something similar), you could use them to "half" the height of each stair, and progress your incline push-ups similarly to how you'd use a step-up platform with risers. I hope that helps!

[@Keyboardje]

Thanks for the tips. For me they do not apply, but maybe for others who have/had the same difficulty with this method.

[@kiaharper7172]

Keyboardje Do you have a couch? Use the back of the couch, to the arm of the couch, to the seat, to the floor. Give it a try!

[@Keyboardje]

Thanks Kia Harper, that's a good idea! :)

[@cojabr]

This is a resourceful option, good stuff!

[@Shopgirl2000]

I knew it!! I noticed the knee push wasnt helping me getting to real push up, but I didnt understand why! Thank you so much. 👍🏻

[@cojabr]

You're very welcome!

[@antygona-iq8ew]

Exactly, I always felt that is something wrong with this exercise

[@sonja4164]

Same here. I've been trying off and on to progress for years. After a while, I just chalked it up to me and my wack ass body. I'm so excited to find this video.

[@hxppycxffee9122]

Same!!

[@mz12390]

I cant even do the knee pushup. Thats how hopeless i m🙄

[@YouraPinner]

5 years later you're still helping people trying to self improve. Thanks alot I can do a few now and can actually work with it instead of struggling to even do one

[@elaminmochichi7767]

Can do 3 now, Started at the bottom, now we're here!

[@cojabr]

Congrats on your progress!

[@widad7120]

Great!

[@TLoveT]

Lmao good job

[@sonja4164]

Nice! How's it going these days?

[@Metztii]

Bruh my gym teacher makes the whole class do 2 sets of 10

[@johnsmiths8744]

if you don’t have risers, use your bed, a table, or practice wall push ups.

[@Bordie3D]

Yeah I don't have any of that....also what is a wall?

[@drumsofthought1]

@Blender Artist: BirdieBronze Hmm idk. I think it’s one of those old vehicles they used back then.

[@মানস-ম৫স]

@@Bordie3D use your phone or pc

[@joshthompson5411]

Stack several quarters on top of each other

[@4soandypk]

Don’t do it on a bed

[@jimmeven1120]

This is the first exercise video I've watched where the presenter doesn't bawl and yell and spout a lot of inane banter, and with no annoying background music all the way through.

[@JK-bp6oz]

Dang...all the people who were telling me how to train for a pushup and my mom is right...Why is my mom always right?!

[@armandakwiatkoski6371]

Because most mom's been there done that! We know what our children are going to do before they do it. Because we have already been your age! That is the best way U can explain it. I had two boys and two girls. I also come from a very large family. My kids did not have a chance to "pull the wool over my eyes" I was always two steps ahead. 😁

[@armandakwiatkoski6371]

Best way I can explain it. Sorry for the typo

[@metasequoia3097]

Because your mom appearently knows what she's talking about.

[@sujufan70]

Cause as we all know all mom's do witchcraft on their free time

[@JK-bp6oz]

@@sujufan70 uh mine actually do.

[@taimooralibukhari]

Only literate person to show push ups for beginners

[@AJ-os1pq]

Um did you mean literal? Literate means he can read/write. Sorry I’m replying 9 months late lol

[@Thouxanbangeo]

@@AJ-os1pq no they're right. Literate can also mean having knowledge or education in a specific area. Therefore the man in the video is the only person educated enough/able to educate someone on how to do pushups for beginners. I hope this helped :]

[@Sathyaana]

I agree, this teacher is amazing!!! Rare, very rare.

[@staceysvlogs7440]

I’ve done 4 years of professional dance training where we did press ups constantly and I fucked up my shoulders so often and NO ONE told me we shouldn’t flare out our elbows. I thought elbows back was a different move. I’m shook

[@Rebecca-sc7rd]

Stacey's Vlogs ohhh nooo

[@vurplord1015]

I heard Stacey’s Vlogs have got it going on.

[@yoobrimwithnoyanki8020]

You have a long neck

[@ImEcstasti]

@@yoobrimwithnoyanki8020 LMAO

[@PhYcOpAtHs_]

Ha I didnt know that either... its a lot harder this way

[@becca8185]

me: watches video me: should be easy me: tries also me: dies

[@ipullup3817]

Yeah they do that

[@Froeg069]

ARDEL JOE Wait hold up

[@waseytube8999]

Maybe you are foodie or lazy

[@senpai3556]

@@waseytube8999 for me I have strength but when it comes to upper body strengh I suck .

[@aadarsh_1303x]

WASTED

[@antique2025]

I tried this, and now I’m on my way to the emergency room

[@cynthiagonzalez247]

@@waffleslaloo8832 talking in the mirror emo kid?

[@waffleslaloo8832]

Cynthia Gonzalez who the fuck is that guy

[@waffleslaloo8832]

Cynthia Gonzalez are you mentioning that Cuz of yourself

[@xyz-fh9wt]

Hope u r back now 😂😂

[@laurenlopez4882]

Gta V5 Mods GTA 😂😂😂

[@n0emi]

These risers are over 500$ where I live. I've found some objects/furniture around the house that I can use for several of the levels. I'm going to give it a try. LOVE your website. Great content!

[@GRIMMMM_]

i use the stairs

[@theophila214]

Yep. I can start even higher with my kitchen counter, which is good. (has a curved edge which helps)

[@lisbliss]

This program works! I’ve been doing it consistently for about 5 weeks now using the barbell at the gym, lowering by one dot on the rack each week, and yesterday I tried doing a regular push-up from the floor just to see what happened and I was able to lower myself halfway down and push myself back up without collapsing! That’s the closest I’ve ever gotten to doing a regular push-up and it was so satisfying 😄 stoked to continue with the program!

[@cojabr]

Excellent work, Lisbliss! You're putting in the consistent effort with the program and earning those strength improvements!

[@srijitayadav8460]

How do you progress ? I mean do you do it everyday? If you do then for how much time?

[@rizqeenn]

going down : easy peasy going up : shaking like carrying a building

[@hamiltonfreak4801]

I can’t even go down without collapsing😭😭 (sorry for the 7 month late reply lmao)

[@krifalox9715]

Going down: Im gonna do at least 15 pushups in 20 seconds! Gravity: Yeahhh, not happening.

[@kito3433]

It has taken me 2 years to be able to go down halfway, not even fully hhhhhh.

[@coinisinorbit]

Going up is easy going down is hard asf cause I have a high-key big stomach so it drags me down so its hard to sleoly lower myself

[@wahinereef925]

@@coinisinorbit I feel you bro I can do 11 pushups and if I rage enough can do 20

[@lvmhr]

this gave me a lot of helpful information. i’m a teenager and i’m going to start getting in better shape. and i’m trying to do push-ups easily. wish me luck.

[@abeny915]

gud luck ma dude! how's it working out now??

[@lvmhr]

louıə yeah it’s going good

[@tinalove4324]

HEYY!! I love your pfp of Lil Uzi Vert haha!!

[@lvmhr]

Tina Love thank you!

[@neriepalomera177]

Same I have been in terrible shape almost my whole life, I'm slowly losing weight but I have a lot left to go

[@hannacarter9231]

You sound like Jim from The Office

[@fk8395]

Hanna Carter Did you give up? Well if you did you'll never do it and sadly no one can do it for you. Revisit it again till it's second nature.

[@joannebennet2390]

Omg yess

[@shannankn]

69 likessss xd

[@arevirnnaailev4590]

Omg I thought the same!

[@witchbitchgirl]

Lol it's definitely Jim after he joined athlead 😅

[@neginhsab]

I’ve been doing this method for the past 5 weeks and it works, here are the details: Before starting this I couldn’t even do a single push up without using my knees (I’m 21 and female). Currently I can do 5 push-ups on the ground, so what I noticed was that each week by the end of it I was able to do an additional pushup on the ground, I.e second week I could do two pushups. I didn’t use the steps like him I just started off with a table up to my hip (I’m 160cm) and every week I’d find a shorter table around my house and use that. My tips: Your wrists may start to hurt but that’ll mainly be for the first two weeks, and if it continues I recommend doing the pushups with your hands in a fist position (it can be a bit tricky to use fists on the edge of a table as it may hurt a bit so I usually would fold a towel and place it on the edge). Also make sure you read his blog which is in the description because he gives out proper instructions (i.e do 5 sets of 8 reps once a week and 3 sets of 12 reps the second time). AND VERY IMPORTANT TIP is that make sure you do this just twice a week and there should be a 48 hour period break in between as ur muscles need to recover. I didn’t initially do this and it was much more painful to do the pushups, I’d do it 3-4 times a week, but I realised now that sometimes less is more. I’m going to continue doing this for a while, so I’ll update in another 5 weeks, hopefully I can do 10 by then!

[@cojabr]

Congratulations! Your hard work paid off. Thanks for describing your experience and how you were resourceful in using something other than the step-up platform for your incline push-ups. Keep up the good work!

[@neginhsab]

I can do 10 push-ups now! I’ll update again when I reach up to 25

[@simonhaagsma2002]

@@neginhsab good job!

[@simonhaagsma2002]

Im at 20 atm😁

[@cojabr]

@Negin Fantastic! You've made a ton of progress.

[@Ryanhogue26]

Me: gets in pushup position does and goes for the second My Arms: shaking like an electric generator Also Me: my face is hurt

[@Jozhlyn07]

Also You: My boohole is hurt🤣🤣

[@becca8185]

she triesss she criesss *but she also diesss* also it makes no sense to say a comment isn’t funny when i wrote it a year ago. that was the humor back then like ??

[@cha0s725]

Not funny

[@SabotageSabian]

basically becca funny meme.. o wait... I T W A S M A D E B Y A W O M A N

[@randomgaming1236]

Thanks...

[@SabotageSabian]

RandomGaming 123 ?

[@frizzywithglasses]

I'm alive!!

[@Chlrintruc]

Videos like yours have helped me a lot. I remember when I couldn’t do a single pushup. Now I can do up to 50 in a single shot. Thanks for making a fitter world.

[@cojabr]

I'm happy to hear you found this video helpful! Nice work on your big strength gains.

[@chronm1372]

Going Down Arms: Stable Going Up Arms: It's Time to Shimmy

[@luma8769]

I can't even go down

[@Maliby593]

@@luma8769 same

[@ClayMey]

Going up? I stay on the ground usually :D

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

keeping the elbows in for me is easier said than done :/ i always feel upset seeing people do this so flawlessly

[@cojabr]

It can be a challenge to change your technique, especially if you've trained your body to move in a certain way for a long time. Some supplementary exercises that can aid the "elbows in" position include chin ups, rows, and direct triceps work such as push-downs and overhead elbow extensions. It's okay to slowly improve your technique. It takes time to gain strength, and it also takes time to change your movement patterns. As long as you are gradually making progress, you are doing great!

[@xyz-fh9wt]

I don't know how it works either, my elbows just flare away

[@rachaelgillespie6159]

Just turn your hands out slightly

[@TheReimaginedGamer]

Same :(

[@joniheredia1413]

Thank you! I have been trying to do a push up every day during quarantine which has been almost 10 weeks and still cannot do one! Now I have an idea of what I am doing wrong and where I can start over.

[@cojabr]

Glad you found the video helpful, Joni! Be sure to check out the comment pinned at the top, as it offers some alternative ways of doing the incline push-up if you don't have access to a step-up platform set-up.

[@LoonerAsian15]

I've been looking for ages for this video. Watched this months ago and I said to myself will buy the step layers and will revisit this vid. finally was able to buy the step layers 2 days ago and took me an hour sifting through all the beginner push up vids. This is the most effective and detailed push up starter vid I think

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Good explanation for an old woman who wants to strength train with minimal equipment. 👍

[@cojabr]

I'm happy to hear it's a useful way of training for you, considering your available equipment.

[@sooryanarayan9255]

@@cojabr you are a savage ohhhhhhhhu

[@princemonzzzi2174]

@@sooryanarayan9255 nope. It's not what you mean. She meant it and he too meant it

[@leahwilliams9577]

When ur legs are jacked but u got spaghetti arms

[@idkactually8565]

Opposite for me

[@草-w4e]

I got spaghetti legs and arms

[@jamesoclaire4512]

I’ve been flaring my elbows out when doing push ups my entire life and nobody told me I was doing it wrong. Turns out I can actually manage 4-5 when I’m not accidentally handicapping myself. Thanks man.

[@cojabr]

Glad this was helpful for improving your technique and push-up ability!

[@afsarabenazir8558]

His voice is asmr-ic, i can go to sleep hearing him

[@angelicaamora4379]

😂😂

[@Slasla1610]

Save it, if you can't sleep it might be useful

[@bigmikeyjohnnyboiii]

Who else has a push up test at school coming up? I just dont wanna embrasses myself lol

[@barretokeila]

Where are you from? I never thought about having push-up tests in school lol

[@valerieflores3165]

I'm from California and have fitness testing

[@amiyahancock3056]

lmao i had a push up test and got 3 😭

[@randomgaming1236]

Lol we don’t have pe in high school, we only have periods where we literally play games

[@lord_khufu]

Anna Johnson Did you embarrasses yourselves yet, it’s been 5 months tell us what’s going in that day man

[@bogieprambudi]

straight, simple, under 10 mins vid with no bullshit i've been doing from wall push up to inclined push up for 2weeks straight now i hope i can reach the normal push up some day! Thank you for your video!

[@halftheclothes623]

This is super helpful! I've suffered many many shoulder injuries due to improper pushups. I decided to stop doing them. Thanks for the tools to add these back to my gym repertoire!

[@cojabr]

Glad you found it helpful! Often you can prevent/manage injuries by making some simple tweaks to joint positions.

[@jaydenkesan871]

Half the Clothes how did you do push ups that horribly ... I can only do 30 push ups without break bc I’m 5’8 150 lbs. I’m pretty light tbh I’m tryna gain weight

[@tracygooyers3702]

Same

[@nikkifinn1383]

Perfect instruction for someone who is a little older and a little heavier to safely begin doing pushups.

[@cojabr]

I'm glad you found the explanation in this video helpful, Nikki!

[@reidrobertson8072]

why do his airpods have strings

[@tryagaintmrw]

RRob omg haha 😂😂

[@mango251]

He probably taped some string on them so they won't get lost easily. I wish they invented some airpods that already have built in strings so they don't get lost that easily

[@drumsofthought1]

@@elvir182 Yes they did, and why did you even assume their gender.

[@kyy6387]

Because there not AirPods 😒🙄

[@shifty1up]

Kyasia Davis r/woosh

[@2law4ul]

Me: Tries to do knee push ups Me: Bends arms and goes down Also me: starts shaking and struggles to get back up and falls onto face Now I realised that knee push ups don’t help at all ;-;

[@warzoneinsidemyhead6146]

how weak u are yooo omg u so weak😂 keep training

[@2law4ul]

@@warzoneinsidemyhead6146 that was a year ago shhh ive changed

[@D0OMGUY]

@@warzoneinsidemyhead6146 damn dude, I feel personally attacked 😂

[@austinfranks248]

Great video I trained myself to do them, just by doing a set of 10 every day, eventually bumping up to 15, and then 20, and so on Now I've been doing 100 pushups everyday since August last year

[@shroompurchaser2123]

NICE

[@athenadarling3700]

@@shroompurchaser2123 m my No

[@miiiwa136]

Y'all I can't even do 15 push ups and Russian military had already mastered the art of doing push ups without the use of gravity...like....how dude? How?

[@justanormalguy1921]

Me: *enters* Push-ups: *Yo* Me: *leaves*

[@letsallgetalong5499]

I'm pleased there is videos like this, some people who want to start but literally can't cause they don't have the strength and don't have a clue what to do, thank you for this video, I can get started now.

[@foraminiferan]

Great video. Thanks for pointing out the knee push up conundrum: I did them for a year and it never got me to the next step. Thanks also for the calm delivery.

[@cojabr]

I'm glad to help out and point you towards a push-up training method that will be more effective in helping you reach your goals. You are very dedicated considering you tried to improve your push-up for a year. Best of luck with future training!

[@foraminiferan]

Thanks for the reply--it's uncommon, so I'm grateful. I have a permanently injured hip, and most anything that works my back eventually strains my hip. Stretching hurts it, etc. I have finally managed to get halfway down into a pushup after a few months of elbow-bent planking, but progress is very slow. Working on it.

[@cojabr]

It's my pleasure! Slow progressions are key, especially considering an injury. It's crucial to not train through pain, as that can prolong or worsen an existing injury. With proper mechanics, slow progressions, recovery methods, and consistency, the body can make significant improvements.

[@OhMyMoki]

you know u couldve just gone to the gym and benched press for a week and you would be able to do pushups lol

[@ArtsyWinter]

I'm trying to do this because of P.E.😪😯😭

[@kimyona5462]

Hey Just Increase Your Rep By 1 A Day ! I am 12 , but have already started calisthenics and now can do about 60-70 pushups in one go ! Good Luck !! 😉

[@ArtsyWinter]

@@kimyona5462 Thanks! Good luck to you Too! :)

[@kimyona5462]

Thanks ! Good Luck To You ! I Believe You Will Hit 50 Pushups in No time!

[@cojabr]

If you stick with it, I have no doubt you'll get better at the push-up! :-)

[@kimyona5462]

Ey bro congrats! Your channel growing STRONG!!!!

[@kro666ed]

I remember that in middle school that I was super depressed and hated how weak and skinny I was. Basically skin and bones. So when I started high school I promised my self to never be weak again. So I joined the jrotc in my freshmen year. I remember when my dad trying to help me do a push up. When I tried to do a real push up while my dad was watching me and couldn’t do even one push up I was super embarrassed it felt like I failed him. But thankfully I have a great dad! He didn’t say any thing negative towards me but instead point out some mistakes I’ve made doing a push up and I kept practicing until I can do one. When I finally get to do one I was super proud of my self and wanted to do more.By the time the school year came around the jrotc program started. There is this pt test that we’ll do every Monday so I was already nervous and embarrassed. We had 2 minutes to do much push ups as we can. I only did 12 or 16 which of course I was the lowest. I know some people would think that jrotc is where power hungry cringy kids are at (even tho you aren’t completely wrong) they were supportive and cheered me on to do more. Now I’m an upcoming junior and I’m doing a lot better now! Doing 50 reps of push ups 3 times a week (and also working on my legs to don’t worry) so don’t feel discouraged if you can’t do a single push up, keep on working those push ups! The journey is long and hard but it’s going to worth it.

[@Mari-it2de]

as someone who can’t do a single push up this is super inspiring! thanks for sharing your story!😊👏🏾👏🏾

[@nathanielfernandez3233]

I like how you dont just bs about it and you tell people that you have to progress and you cant just do it without progression

[@cojabr]

Thanks for your feedback, Nathaniel!

[@daves9355]

Man if I repeatedly agressively locked my elbows like that they'd be toast pretty quick

[@cojabr]

Then it would not be a good idea for you to do that. Locking the elbows out in the push-up is perfectly fine, as long as it doesn't cause pain. In the past 10+ years, I've done thousands of heavy weighted push-ups, bench presses, overhead presses, and elbow extension exercises by locking out my elbows, and I've literally never had a day of training-induced elbow pain in my life. It's also important to note that I am not pushing "through" the locked out position. Take a look at Olympic weightlifting, those athletes forcefully lock out their elbows with hundreds of pounds overhead, and they do that multiple times a day in training. In the 1999 study by Calhoon and Fry, "Injury Rates and Profiles of Elite Competitive Weightlifters", it was found that elbow joint injuries were very uncommon. However, there is variability in the joint architecture of the elbow between individuals, and different individuals will have different stress tolerances and movement dysfunctions. These are just some factors that play into whether or not pain occurs. One "never" rule is that you should never train through pain. If it hurts, don't do it. Pain is an indication that something is wrong, or that something wrong is going to happen if you continue to move in the way you are.

[@daves9355]

cojabr Yes and I don't.

[@fk8395]

Dave Saturn Nothing wrong with that. It's his bone structure.

[@benphone1174]

Its hyper extended a little. If you're doing anything like a single arm weught support or heavier weights then hyper extending will lead to problems in the long run. You can train to just stop a little before full lock.

[@amey2922]

@@cojabr After locking my elbows after 3 push-ups, it's almost impossible to hold my weight while lifting up on 4th push-up. I can't do more than 3 😔

[@DanielL143]

Using this video to troubleshoot my bad pushups I was able to see what was wrong with my bench press - my flared out arms enable my triceps and deltoids to do all the work and get injured, to cover for my weak chest. Thanks Colin. Knowledge is power, but then you have to get off the coach too!

[@ZnSstr]

I sometimes did flaring up mistake, not always because I wasn't conscious about it, but now that I did 10 pushups without flaring I felt the whole chest working rather than the upper part only. My daily routine is 50 pushups a day no matter if I work harder or not that day and no flaring seems to give me a nicer burn.

[@Leahd_279]

Tip, try practising on your stairs too. Their slanted soo :) they do really help, just incase you don't have risers. But I think this video idea is great.

[@cojabr]

Absolutely, Leah. The stairs are an excellent option if you don't have access to a step-up platform with risers. If you also have something like a yoga block or stack of books, you can actually create "half steps" to double the possible levels of incline height with stairs (smaller progressions help ensure consistent strength gains over time).

[@slurpee2431]

Me with my one story house: 😫

[@ruruyu59]

I found this video again after 2 years, thank you! Because of this video i wouldn't be doing one armed push ups right now. This was all thanks for the help of this video, im losing fat and gain more friends. Thank you so much i found your video 2 years ago.

[@mrye979]

Wow looking back at my progression feels so good last year I couldn’t do 1 push up, I can do 50 in 1 min now

[@djelitaqilah]

when i go down, i was like "Ok oK" And then when i go down more i just ended up flat on the ground 😂

[@cozymikayla3499]

Same 😂

[@chandraa594]

I've been following your instructions for 6 weeks and now I'm able to do the push-up properly. Thank you for your great suggestions!

[@cojabr]

That's excellent! Great work on meeting your goal, you put in the work to make it happen.

[@elo_9420]

Me watching this vid: wow! That's it? Me doing it: *HOLY FKN SHIT HOW DO I GO DOWN*

[@tonixtonix]

Thank you for this! I am female and have a very difficult time with keeping my elbows in. Just not strong enough and I have to do tons of pushups in the military. Tired of sucking at them!

[@cojabr]

Preventing the elbows from flaring out is a technique point that many people find challenging. Remember that the elbows don't have to be "tucked" tightly against the ribs, as that will place most of the lifting challenge on the triceps. Try to keep the elbows about halfway between "all the way flared out" and "tightly tucked". Also listen to your body and avoid joint positions that simply feel wrong or hurt, as joint architecture differs across individuals. That being said, the same fundamental push-up mechanics apply to everyone. Some supplementary exercises that can aid the "elbows in" position include dumb bell or cable rows (performing the row by dragging your elbow against your ribs) and direct triceps work such as push-downs and overhead elbow extensions. It's okay to slowly improve your technique. It takes time to gain strength, and it also takes time to change your movement patterns. Be sure to use an incline level that is high enough so that you can perform the push-up with proper technique, then slowly decrease the incline over time while maintaining the correct technique. It's important to be patient because building strength on top of poor technique will get you into trouble down the road.

[@ankieu1509]

Omg thank you so much, Ive never done a full push up ever in my life, now i can thank you very much

[@hamiltonl-7809]

anyone else watching this at 3am in bed with no intention to even try it?

[@entropy5157]

Was looking for this comment... cuz MEE!!!🤣 add in a ( late night snack ) to the mix nd you get Me!

[@JD-kj2ck]

lmaooo 2:40 AM but close 💀

[@dezhomerealty6676]

3:39am..lol

[@tiffany4628]

😂😂

[@yakycisneros8013]

I mean it’s 2:35 but close Lmfao but dude me asf but I got outta bed to try and bitch I was shaking and couldn’t go down😭

[@Ekimov3]

Starting tommorow with my kitchen counter. I'll come with an update after one month. Wish me luck!

[@cojabr]

It sounds like you're training at home - be sure to check out comment pinned at the top, as it offers some alternative ways of doing the incline push-up if you don't have access to a step-up platform set-up. Happy training!

[@viniwa]

@@cojabr Epic gamer he keeps looking at comments even one year later

[@BanHelsing]

You didn't update us you LIAR

[@OwenC08]

I can do sit - ups, but I can't do a single pushup.

[@solarbear7017]

I feel personally attacked by youtube recommendations

[@viniwa]

yes

[@elizabethnaas1785]

Me: *has a push up test in the near future* well I guess now is a good time to know what a push up even is.

[@Noiconnotag]

If you station the steps diagonally in the corner you won't bump your head. I use this method (steps) to further extend by switching to a decline pushups. Basically I start with 5-6 steps incline pushups being my 'warmup' sets, all the way down to ground floor and up again with decline pushups, 12-15 reps each step.

[@CS-cu2mr]

Thank you so much! I was so frustrated seeing all the great body toning exercises and never being explained how to gain the ability to actually form them. 😬

[@cojabr]

You're very welcome, Daniella! I'm glad you found the video helpful. :-)

[@crispwhite9068]

I just amazon searched "risers gym". Let me tell you, they are not cheap lol.

[@jillhensley4919]

crispwhite start with kitchen counter then move down to dresser or couch arm...tons of stuff around your house will work.

[@valerieflores3165]

how much?

[@daquashaun8505]

Go on the 5 below website

[@pitfulll6859]

Use stairs

[@yoobrimwithnoyanki8020]

Cries in college debt

[@CrunchyElia]

This is some genuinely awesome advice. Currently if I try to do a single regular push up with a clenched butt, straight back, shoulder blades in focus, elbows in, and stomach flat, I lose control of my weight half way down and fall. I used an object about as tall as those platforms and tried it again, and I was able to do 2 push ups on it properly. I'll update you all when I've stepped up!

[@kimberlykenyon9440]

Elementary school: whats a push-up? Middle school: lets do a warm up, does 50 sound good? High school: ok, lets do 100 push-ups and sit-ups then a mile

[@Flam311]

Alternative title: Can't stand being flexed on? Watch this.

[@sarah4247]

This video is the best instructional push up video to have ever been uploaded on the internet

[@cojabr]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Sarah!

[@ajak1849]

POV: you are here from an assignment from your PE period.

[@KylePanda]

Yes

[@uahigh3141]

Lol yes 5 push ups T~T i can't do one lol

[@Jacobtraviezo]

Omgosh yesss

[@Jacobtraviezo]

I can’t do one push up

[@uahigh3141]

@@Jacobtraviezo Same T~T i just realised my assignment needs me to do 10 now lol

[@infiniteisa1417]

Whenever I had to do the push-up test during school I’d fail miserably💀

[@AussieDad79]

This is by far the the best video to help me get started!!!! It’s so simple, effective and most of all achievable!! Thanks so much!!

[@cojabr]

Glad you found the method helpful! Thanks for your feedback.

[@bentancur-wd4vc]

When I do pushups, it always makes my head feel tight and makes it more hard to do my pushups.

[@kwg2315]

This is exactly the video I needed! At nearly 34 I’d never completed a single push up. Tonight on a whim I tried and managed three sets of three. Huge achievement for me, and your video nailed what I suspected was wrong with my form, so thank you for also sharing the suggestions for improving that! :D

[@cojabr]

I'm happy to hear you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@Anas-rx9zs]

A few years ago I was not even able to do 1 full pushup, this guide is the best way to progress. I can do about 20 pushups on the ground now, and im starting to do more and more.

[@cojabr]

Congrats on your progress! You put in a lot of effort to get where you are.

[@DDQ75]

Today, I learnt that almost 2 million people can't do a pushup

[@zeroiq4737]

me going down: this is easy. me going up: *farts* HELP!

[@smurfette3155]

I fated it front of my teacher today while everyone watched and i just lied therw and died inside

[@vx3281]

Brilliant! I never found that knee-pushups enabled me to do regular pushups! Now, I have hope. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@CazTails]

Dude this is amazing. I did HIIT training for the first time today and a large part of it was pushups which I've never been able to do. This way of working will be great for helping me build strength properly! Thanks!!

[@cojabr]

Happy to hear the video was helpful for your training, Caz! Be sure to check out my free push-up program linked in the description.

[@dmon553]

Pro tip: Use a sturdy adjustable office chair so you can change height.

[@dr.strange1300]

I can rep out 40 in a set but this video just good for me to show people in my friend groups that wanna get into fitness and want to know where to start. Great job!

[@ririkkumaa]

I have a push-up assessment tomorrow help

[@inesgarciagao]

This was really helpful. Thank you for sharing!!

[@cojabr]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :-)

[@mrhouse9036]

Thanks to this, I can finally do about 3 push ups before my arms give. The grind is real

[@WildanNoegraha]

Guys this program WORKS. I can't do a single pushup, my hands was shaking. Then i tried to do this method on a couch for 3 days, 10 reps 3 sets. Then day 4, i can do 5 normal pushup. Thank you sir!

[@cojabr]

I'm glad to hear about your success! This method is one part, and your hard work was the other part. Nice work!

[@Rilshock]

My body seems to “curve” whenever I try to go down.

[@cojabr]

Is this in reference to the lower back arching/belly sagging, or something else?

[@sabrina-xm8mz]

Colin Brandon lol reference to both.

[@indygrewal645]

Colin Brandon happens to me, I do explosive ups and I try to push my whole body up together but my stomach and chest come first and then back, it’s in the position you said in ur video causes injury

[@ameghpatil2581]

Only video you need.

[@uhhhhyeah-vd7pm]

Fun drinking game: take a shot every time he does a push-up 🤪

[@landenrobinson7500]

Alcohol poisoning isn’t a game

[@JIREN972]

@@landenrobinson7500 XDDD

[@farihanaz544]

Yeah let's do that with water or any juice.. 0-0 (or black coffee)