HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PUSHUPS TO PASS THE PT TEST IN 2020

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I finally got around to this highly requested video! I am a CFL1 trainer and I have many years of experience in comeptitive sports and weightlifting as well as many hours of coaching individuals, sports teams, military personnel, and group classes. I am confident if you put in the work to get your push ups you will be able to add on a ton of reps with great form and technique ! I have helped a ton of my girls in my flight for basic training pass their PT test with the tips I have shared in this video. I will be doing a video on running and sit ups so that you are able to pass your PT test regardless of branch! So don't forget to subscribe so you can see those videos in the near future! Please do not hesitate to add any tips or workouts in the comments below or even questions you had through the comments or direct messaging in my instagram! Good luck y'all!
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[@nolimitnati8998]

going to be trying this out. I can’t even do one push-up but hoping this helps me. I’m hoping to join the Air Force later this year. I’ve been putting off the ASVAB for a while now due to being a bad test taker and I let 2020 bring me down but this is the year I finally take over my life again and really chase my dream instead of just talking....sorry I got carried away in this comment lol💀

[@AmberKuunani]

If you want something in life, go after it. Never take no for an answer if you believe you’re called to it! Best of luck!

[@universaljellys7692]

air force hu

[@museme6309]

I’m a bad test taker myself

[@museme6309]

@@AmberKuunani that definitely is the best advice I’m definitely taking

[@emiliomenchaca8298]

@@museme6309 the ASVAB is honestly super easy it’s harder to fail than to pass

[@ukgovernment7360]

Went from being able to do 3 from 10 with just the hand positions, thank you!

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so glad I could help! Keep pushing for more!

[@drkRoss89]

What I like about this video is the fact you tell us the physical cues in plain English without the "fitness influencer" buzzwords especially when it came to the hand position, grip and variations. In fact, when I tried testing it with a set of 8 push-ups, it kinda shocked me how much it worked the tricep just from changing the hand position. Even as a civvie, these tips are gonna help with my lockdown/home working exercise routine. Cheers :)

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so happy I could simplify it and help you out!

[@FlorieS1053]

I never knew about that rotating elbow/wrist thing!! (The chameleon trick)

[@AmberKuunani]

It makes a huge difference!

[@Keisha_Kay32]

Aight i know what my task is for this week

[@AmberKuunani]

Lets get it girl! Love that attitude !

[@patch3938]

Thank you!! I had a Pt test today for Junior rotc and went from being able to only do 7 pushups in under a minute to 20 !!

[@AmberKuunani]

NICE! Congrats! Keep that up and you’ll blow the PT test away!

[@alexandrianixon2737]

How many times did you do push-ups to increase your numbers?

[@november11thh]

How many did you do and how often? I’m in the same position 🥲

[@patch3938]

@@november11thh I started off with five, and would add two-five more each day, giving myself rest every other day :)

[@morgank7610]

@@patch3938 how many reps/sets would you do every other day?:)

[@paulaestrada9260]

the hand position tip definitely helped a lot. thank you so much for making this video!

[@AmberKuunani]

Glad it helped!

[@relentlessdemon5595]

Thanks so much, I'm in Navy and Marine JROTC and we did numbers today and I went from being able to do 25 push-ups with NY elbow outward and looking at my toes, to being able to do 57 with my elbows coming inward, looking strait down at my fingertips and my vline being straight forward, you helped a lot!!!

[@AmberKuunani]

THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!! Max out those numbers and stand out!!

[@relentlessdemon5595]

Plus, my back isn't straight when I do them because when I'm standing straight, my lower back naturally curves forward/outward in front of me

[@relentlessdemon5595]

@@AmberKuunani did you ever do the situp video because in JROTC here we do crunches but they call them situps, but I know they aren't situps and I'm looking to join the army out of highschool at 17 and I want to be somewhat physically fit because I know it's very demanding, and I would like to know if I'm doing them correctly. Please and thank you

[@ashleyfarias6338]

thanks for the video girl!!!! I wanna join the air force after college and have no idea how to start my fitness journey. This video came at a great time. Subscribed!

[@AmberKuunani]

I'd totally recommend finding a Crossfit gym! But I am starting to do more fitness related videos so stay tuned for it! ❤️

[@wc99919]

Thank you for giving actual useful tips regarding pushups, rather than the typical "just do more." The hand positioning is huge and that's something I never see in other pushup vids

[@AmberKuunani]

Totally helps and something as simple as that makes a huge difference. But unfortunately we also gotta put in that work in order to be more confident and get more push ups too!

[@thecherishedlife]

This was incredible, thank you so much! I am trying to get back into the Air Force and can’t even do one full push up yet so I have been looking for things to help! I’m going to try all of these, thank you thank you thank you!

[@AmberKuunani]

Good luck! Work for it ! 🫶🏽

[@thecherishedlife]

Thanks, lady!

[@P3LOZ10]

Thank you I’m in basic now and needed some help. Doing security forces as well. 🥰

[@AmberKuunani]

You're in tech school right now? I'm glad this is helping you!

[@joeclay9745]

Thanks to your technique my technique is improving. With my daughter on my back or not I struggle to do it for more than 2 mins at a go. Brutal. Managed 5 mins with breaks. With this technique even the knee sit-ups are not easy. I'm improving slowly. Thanks for well explained video.

[@AmberKuunani]

Hey I appreciate your feedback! I’m so glad it was effective and you’re improving!

[@poisonivy8726]

Best video about push-ups I have ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so glad i could help!

[@TayaEllis]

I struggle so much with arm strength. I can’t seem to push-up with my arms in. I do better with them out.

[@gary-anncrooks9033]

Thanks for this video! I've never successfully done a push up and I followed the immediate steps (skipped the chair thing because I'm impatient and in a hurry) and did not one but 2 full push ups! My body was shaking during the hold but I did it none the less!

[@AmberKuunani]

This is awesome news! I am so glad you found this video so helpful!!

[@gary-anncrooks9033]

@@AmberKuunani keep up the good work💖💖 thanks again

[@LambClone]

UK Army fitness test coming up, this video helped me improve my technique so much, thank you

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so happy this helped!! Good luck on your fitness test!

[@jessicaandrews872]

The pointing the v forward hand position helped me so much, thank you!

[@AmberKuunani]

Glad I could help!! Thanks for watching!

[@Mari-it2de]

Wow this has been extremely helpful!! I’m enlisting in the navy and all I can think about is the push ups but turns out I had my form all wrong😭 it’s still really hard but this is a huge help 5min in! Lol thanksss girl!!❤️❤️

[@AmberKuunani]

I gotchu girl!!! I’m finally healing from my csection so I’ll be making more videos soon so don’t forget to subscribe 💖 definitely let me know how your enlistment process goes! I love hearing about everyone’s process!

[@Mari-it2de]

@@AmberKuunani wow thanks sm, definitely subscribed🥰 I took my ASVAB and got a 61, going back next week for the physical part and to swear in! Will I be able to bring my own feminine products (lotion, hair oil, etc) bootcamp or will they take it when I get there? I know we can shop at the NEX but I wanna bring a couple of my usual items lol😭

[@shamikamurray6074]

@mariama congrats on your process I'm thinking about joining the air force so please keep us updated on your process I know you're gonna make it out successful 💯💯💯💯

[@Mari-it2de]

@@shamikamurray6074 aw thanks girl!❤️ and good luck on your journey as well, I’ll definitely keep u updated when I get my ship out date for boot camp but so far it’s been good! I took my ASVAB and scored higher than average and I really didn’t have much time to study at all so my only advice so far is start downloading ASVAB apps to study for it if it’s something your considering cus you’ll probably score even higher lol!

[@Mari-it2de]

@@shamikamurray6074 I passed MEPS and got my ship out date!! I leave Feb. 7th as an Hospital Corspman! Also, I met a few Air Force recruits at MEPS and it sounds like a really cool experience! Good luck to you on whatever you decide!❤️❤️🎉

[@aytenayman5018]

I've always been struggling with push-ups and haven't been able to do "proper" ones so I've been practicing different excersises since last week and I'll be trying the things you said in this video, I hope i get better, Thank you.

[@AmberKuunani]

Definitely check back in! I’d love to hear of your progress!

[@playwithashleystark]

Did I miss your Sit Ups video? I love all of your military videos and they're really helping me prepare! 💚

[@joceywalters8671]

Thank you. I’m going to try these tips for the push ups I’m already doing. I want to enroll as an Officer in the Navy… I am taking my ASTB in a month and have already started getting in shape since beginning of June!

[@cade5850]

This is exact wtf I’ve been looking for holy crap thank you.

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so glad I could help you out!!

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

That’s actually one of the better tutorials I’ve seen! Great job

[@AmberKuunani]

I appreciate the feedback 🫶🏽

[@DomingaShataun]

Thank you!!! Needed this🙏🙏❣️

[@AmberKuunani]

Girl I got you! ❤️

[@IslaEsperanza]

This is very useful. I took the ASVAB and qualified for the job I like but I need to loose the weight I obtained back. Push-ups are very hard for me but i want to push for it. Thanks for these tips tbh. I’m going to the gym today and will try adjusting my hands to the V and position. I’m going for the coast guard so far. Swimming I got down but my gosh push ups 😂

[@AmberKuunani]

You got this! The more you get to practice it with good form the more confident you will become in this area! Thank you for watching !

[@demickoshelby4091]

Well dang that actually helped, being honest I normally kinda hurt doing 10 push ups but using this method kinda makes it feel better...Thank u Mam for making this video

[@AngelAguirre-rr8jx]

The grip on the floor makes a lot of sense! No wonder why I can't do push-ups my palms and hands feels so wonky now I know what to do with them 😆

[@AmberKuunani]

Its such a game changer!!

[@izamarsanchez-romero2768]

I can’t 😫😫 hopefully this helps me need to past my test! Thanks hand positioning are helping

[@rashidhatimparker2766]

Gripping into the ground especially if you’re outside definitely helps you,and gives you something to hold on to weather the storm.I honestly came here out of anger,but good luck to the rest of y’all

[@ashpadilla8218]

Thanks for the tips! P.S love your security forces humor shirt!

[@AmberKuunani]

I'm glad you got something out of it! And thank you! I love moral shirts lol!

[@joeclay9745]

Fascinating all those tips. I'm doing strength work because I need it sometimes for lifting at work. Running out of all energy when I'm putting back a very heavy cover is interesting but not much fun.

[@NiaBiaa]

I literally still can’t do 1😩

[@jamiela-taylia7480]

Same I’m struggling 🤣

[@Jonathan-ek7ky]

Keep at it I’m just starting too and I can’t do 1 without getting on my knees

[@AndreBenjaminswife]

Same I need all the help I can get😂

[@kashi9447]

@@AndreBenjaminswife try doing a incline pushups until you can do 1 :)

[@nguhbenedictacheng104]

Thank you so much. I needed this.

[@makaylajademendez6879]

I’m in navy jrotc and I was trying to improve my push-ups and this helped. Thank you

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so glad it helped!!

[@texiediamond4693]

She's a great teacher 🎉😊

[@AmberKuunani]

❤️❤️ I appreciate that!

[@nikolaj.4000]

This was helpfull and right on point. Thank you so much for the tips! You're awesome :D

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m glad it helped!

[@chrissplaylistdownloads8212]

I love you darling the way you explain the hand movement and the way to improve the press ups ,I’m ex military and your tips describing the way is really helpful

[@AmberKuunani]

I really appreciate that!

[@chrissplaylistdownloads8212]

@@AmberKuunani no problem amber anytime

[@ColocasiaCorm]

I want to be a chameleon

[@MakeOutHiLL17_17]

Random but idk 😅

[@jbfan9001]

This is genius. you have helped me so much. Now I know. Thank you. 🤗🤗. 💪 💪 💪

[@AmberKuunani]

Happy to help!

[@mkheff14]

You are my hero. ❤

[@CarlosGomez-wz9md]

Thank you for all of your videos, they're very helpful.

[@AmberKuunani]

You're welcome! This is what I make these videos for and I'm glad its helpful!

[@Appleboo222]

Thank you so much! Great tips!! I can’t wait to see your video on sit ups as I struggle with those more! New subbie!

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you for subscribing! stay tuned for it to come out very soon! dont forget to follow my ig because I also post workouts there too!

[@JhDM7]

The hand position tip really help me to do proper push-up, Thank you

[@kristynj9287]

Thank you so much. I ship for navy bootcamp in November and my pushups are TRASHHHHHHHH

[@AmberKuunani]

Kristyn J not a problem ! I love helping people with their journey and fitness! Are you excited to ship?

[@kristynj9287]

Amber Tantog yesss i’m super excited, i’ve wanted to join the navy since i was little so my dreams are finally coming true!

[@Canaryhxh]

@@kristynj9287 how was boot camp?!? I’m thinking about joining the navy

[@themobilemercenary1782]

Been 6 months..

[@blackenedpepper]

So how is life in the navy

[@christianhilodo2769]

Thank you for this videos ma'am. I'll try these tips to improve even more my push-ups.

[@marykatesepp6305]

loveee this video!! just enlisted and it was so so so helpful!! please make a sit-up and running one❤️❤️

[@AmberKuunani]

I will be making one as soon as I am able to ! Thanks for watching!

[@danniosgood1362]

She makes it look so easy lol

[@Jonathan-ek7ky]

We finna get like her 💪

[@AmberKuunani]

Practice and focusing on technique and you’ll get there!!

[@wildflower_gypsy]

Thank you for this video! I turned 40 years old and to celebrate making it to this milestone I’m working towards doing 40 in a row - i can do way more with my elbows flared (17) but i’m going to start doing them this way to protect my shoulders and start doing way more per day! Do you think at my age doing 100 a day is a start?

[@EL-ERIC]

Full speed ahead Amber💪🏽💪🏽

[@mxie383]

planning on joining in the next few months and this is one of my biggest worries but this video helped a lot! thank you

[@AmberKuunani]

So glad it helped! Good luck out there future airman!

[@chloelasiter5348]

i leave dec 15 for the navy and been reading up on it and everything the one thing i suck at is push ups so thank u

[@AmberKuunani]

You’ve got this! Keep going!

[@dillonthees750]

Your a beast great video! Going to try the V and gripping the floor. Thank you

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you! I hope it helped!

[@luloo84]

Thank you so so much for these tips ❤

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you for watching ! I appreciate you!

[@xanxya]

coming back in 2 months before i ship out june 27,2023 - i can only do one push up .

[@ashleybailey5304]

Gurll you make it look so easy oml 😂 I can barely do one ;(

[@AmberKuunani]

It’s taken me years but you can get there!

[@Dani-zn2fv]

I leave in a week and can’t even do one push up and I’m freaking out

[@elonkame194]

Same here!! Leaving in 20 days. Let me know

[@harpreetsindhia5349]

Perfect push ups I have ever seen me too want this level of perfection 💜

[@feyolopez4712]

Also. I think the breathing part would also motivational. Please teach us✊

[@cochranejwink]

Superb advice. thanks

[@NanaChi012]

such a sweet person 💖

[@RandomClips206]

I cannot do the elbow in at all how can i fix this also whenever I do a pushup my lower back gives out and I fall lol pls help

[@NiaBiaa]

Same

[@AmberKuunani]

You will have to modify your push-up first. Your body might not be strong enough to complete a full push-up. Try it on a high surface first and progress down to a normal push-up! It’ll take some adjustment but your body will adjust

[@Swaggypeks]

Great tips💯

[@normapadro420]

Hello. Thank you for your informative video.

[@Itsmeyourdad666]

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT.

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you!!

[@nadiratupuola9941]

Thanks so much! I’ve noticed that I tend to hold my breath when I do push ups,,so my question is,,how are you supposed to breathe when you do them?

[@AmberKuunani]

Hey Nadira ! First off thanks for watching. So hold your breath at the top and decent down, then when you push off the ground release your breath! I hope that helps :)

[@nadiratupuola9941]

Amber Tantog. No thank you for your videos!! I’m sorry, I feel like that was a stupid question 😂😂 but anyways,,I’ve been learning a lot watching your videos! I’m excited to leave next month and start my journey doing security forces too!

[@bookswithjess5687]

Such a helpful video! I swore into DEP a few weeks ago but no ship date yet. Can you make one of these for running? I am STRUGGLING holding a fast pace for more than a few minutes.

[@AmberKuunani]

I gotcha!! I will make it over this week !

[@mrluis6641]

This Woman is Amazing 💕

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you!

[@mrluis6641]

Amber Tantog Thank You!Queen !!!🙏🏼💕

[@Geno-gf5hz]

Trying to be the best I can for the Airforce IFT. Special Operations here I come!

[@AmberKuunani]

You’ve got this! Put that work in!

[@colombianito1980]

Great video!

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you for the support!

[@bayborn510]

Great video. Much needed. Thank you

[@AmberKuunani]

Absolutely! How is your process coming along?

[@bayborn510]

Amber Tantog well, apparently I’d been doing push-ups with my elbows out all along lol. So I have some form improvements to work on. And I can do it on my knees (girl push up) but in about two weeks I should be independent of the knee assistance. I definitely felt the burn in my triceps tho 😩 gonna be sore tomorrow.

[@bayborn510]

Amber Tantog oh and the grip technique helped. I did feel a little discomfort in my wrist? This has been an issue before while doing push-ups... maybe I’m doing something wrong 🤔 but we will see in about a week how the wrists are affected.

[@AmberKuunani]

DiamoNdaRough510 it’ll take some time to get adjusted but I can tell you the girls in my flight didn’t like it at first but they loved it eventually! Give it some time and I’m sure you’ll notice a difference! I’m very weak in my chest and my triceps’s are a lot stronger generally so I excel further with this technique!

[@AmberKuunani]

DiamoNdaRough510 definitely update me on the wrist thing as well! Try the elevated push up version and then start lowering your pushups

[@estrelitomantilla1208]

Nice

[@kaltoril8357]

I thinnkkk 1×3s is do 1min as much as possible, then divide that number by 3 then do whatever number that is in as many sets as you want.. but its been a while 😂

[@AmberKuunani]

I think so 😂 I forgot at this point but I’m sure it’s that 😂😂

[@angelicaguerrero8913]

Thank you!! What apps are good to keep track of my progress?

[@AmberKuunani]

Honestly I just use my phones notes or a notebook :)

[@justcallmemax4222]

I can't do chameleon grip at all and it sucks cause I'm 6-5 so I have to bend so far down

[@armandodamian7442]

Thank you

[@diamoniquemarkeese]

This is super helpful I take the pd physical test is 23 days I can only do 10 and I need to do 15

[@AmberKuunani]

You got this!! Definitely check in on your results!

[@Heyimlilith]

Pls teach how to pull up and sit up! 😁

[@universaljellys7692]

thank you I have to do 50 pushups for karate

[@AmberKuunani]

Best of luck! I'm glad this was able to help you.

[@universaljellys7692]

@@AmberKuunani thankyou mad respect

[@downdirty97]

Hey, did you lift weights or do bodyweight exercises to get ready for BMT...thank you for the video...

[@AmberKuunani]

I have always been active growing up and have lifted since 2009. I have been coaching CrossFit since 2016 and have been doing CrossFit since 2013. I highly reccomend crossfit as a foundation for weightlifting and prepping for any sport or fitness test.

[@nanditasharma283]

Amazing video❤️ , I can do 1-2 proper pushups but i can't seem to go more than that, what shall I do?

[@AmberKuunani]

Just modify and work on those movements. The more you do the movement the more comfortable and stronger you’ll get.

[@nanditasharma283]

@@AmberKuunani modify as in? Full pushups +Kneepushups or inclined pushups?

[@AmberKuunani]

@@nanditasharma283 yes the ones I showed in the video

[@lyssa4613]

I'm attempting to do it your way but the bottom of my palms hurt so bad, is that bad?

[@wilburn20]

Now I see why I burn out so fast. The gripping of the floor and the V helps a lot

[@AmberKuunani]

Absolutely helps! Play around with the grips and all of that. Thanks for watching!

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

I’m trying to improve my personal health.

[@chewy67541]

I have a pushup test, im in 6th grade rn 2 more days to go.. Im scared

[@AmberKuunani]

You’ve got this! Make sure you get rest so your muscles are able to build and recover! Get 8 hours is sleep night prior! Good luck!

[@Trash.baby.2004]

Anyone have any other tips for me if you used to struggle with running and push ups? I have over a year before BMT but I can’t do push-ups.

[@riannonkessay2165]

I can do the 1,2,3 hold 1,2,3....but I can't pushup. any tips?

[@Mylife-tn3sd]

I was wondering why my form was looking weird... I was looking up

[@AmberKuunani]

Glad this helped!!

[@miguelojeda5683]

Can I join the army if I'm 120 pounds or do I have to go up in weight

[@Sayi1231]

What is BMT?

[@sloth8852]

Ma'am how can I make my triceps strong ?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Great video content👍💪

[@AmberKuunani]

thank you so much

[@malcolmxraw1342]

......... I didn't do any of that and scored in the 500s with minimal effort. Just do the FLR every night

[@AmberKuunani]

good for you!

[@jalynhora9708]

hindi nababa balikat ko .laging tyan .ano po need ko gawin?

[@kiefervandenberg]

Around 1:37 I have an question. So about the hand placement, I see it everywhere from your hand being straight, outwards (like what you just demonstrated) and inwards. This yt short I just saw to day Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImxen-jraiJrrc Focusing more on chest then triceps and front shoulders. 🤷‍♂️

[@KalinAllen]

Can losing weight make push ups easier?

[@javi-air6068]

Do the tattoos come before or after enlisting?

[@AmberKuunani]

I have a video on regulations of tattoos. Tattoos are only restricted neck up and on the hands, with an exception of a wedding band on your left ring finger. They must be in good taste and fully healed before enlistment. I have the full AFI on that video in the link!

[@christophergacuscus4506]

That's so nice, Are you a Filipina Ma'am?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Just subscribed to your channel. Great tutorial.. 👍💪🔔

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you so much for checking it out and subbing!

[@spartan793]

Thnku very much

[@AmberKuunani]

Absolutely!