Are you struggling with your push ups? I have to admit most people who come to see me for a session, including men, do not perform their push-ups correctly. In fact many people are causing more damage with the way they are currently doing push-ups. May as well avoid them altogether if you're not doing them correctly.
Common mistakes:
Common mistakes:
- Hands are too wide
- Lower back sags
- Elbows flare out way to far
- Zero lat engagement throughout
- Neck and shoulders take over
- Incorrect head positioning
- abs completely shut off and not functioning
- Leading with the head and neck
Here is a quick video I put together on what a proper push-up is suppose to look like along with an easy progression. Even if you know what one looks like, you may be incapable to perform a solid push-up on the floor until you increase your core activation, trunk stability, and overall core strength. For the ladies who have had kids, C-sections, suffered from diastasis recti or any sort of abdominal surger, will need to retrain your brain on how to hold a plank properly. Once you can hold a solid plank, you can then work on the moving planks (which I cover in the video) on a higher surface. Once you can perform 6-10 on the surface you are practicing on, you can then move to a slightly lower surface. If you have a sloppy push-up on the floor all you'll do is injure yourself. Humble yourself and begin your push-ups higher up until you can eventually go lower and lower over time. Be patient, there is no rush!
I will be releasing many more tutorials that will enhance your overall training, including kettlebell training, now that I've found a pretty cool editor for my little videos. ;)
Note: If you are unable to move properly through an elevated push-up, please start with this Mini Plank video instead here
I filmed this push-up video on my youngest daughters 5th birthday. Here is how I looked exactly 5 years ago to remind all of you. I know, I looked so enthusiastic at 9 months pregnant! :)
I filmed this push-up video on my youngest daughters 5th birthday. Here is how I looked exactly 5 years ago to remind all of you. I know, I looked so enthusiastic at 9 months pregnant! :)
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| Photo 1: Ready to pop with baby #2 Photo 2&3: Filmed UBSC Vol. 2 DVD 6 months after Chloe was born, via C-section. (still nursing) |
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Comments
I had to have a c section due to baby in breech - I'm almost three weeks postpartum, and feeling a little discouraged. I'm trying to be realistic and patient. I'm curious what your first month was like after your c section. Thanks for your work and passing on your knowledge!