I'm VERY confused. I'm not exactly the most athletic person in the world, but even the skinniest, wimpiest girls in my class can do at least 5 reps...WHY CAN'T I MANAGE EVEN ONE? When I flex my arms, I can see muscle. I exercise and do weight training regularly. In fact, I can carry heavier loads than a lot of other girls I know (heck, I can even carry a 100-lb girl, bridal style!). WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME? Why can't I do a single push-up?
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What type of weight training are you doing?
March 19, 2012 - 2:18pmI say that maybe you have not been developing your upper body enough? I used to be the same but really heavy weight training has allowed me to be able to do 10 reps at first attempt.
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fit and fab,
It seems like you have not been taught how to do a push up correctly. Sometimes, due to our level of physical fitness you need to start out doing push ups on the wall (yes, on the wall). Here's a good visual of what you should be doing: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=107
Once you can master those with ease, then you can move into a modified push up, or what some people refer to as a "girl pushup"and that looks a little something like this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/modified-push-up/MM00735
Then once you have mastered modified push-ups, you can start doing regular push-ups. But, like everything else, you have to walk before you run. We all have muscles in our arms but it doesn't quite mean that those muscles are ready to jump into a push-up.
Once you feel comfortable enough doing modified push-ups, you check this site out to give those regular push-ups a try. http://www.ehow.com/how_3190_proper-push-up.html Don't be too hard on yourself, regular push-ups are a challenge on everyone. One thing should always remember is "keep your butt down". When you feel like its coming up, keep it down. Your body should always be straight during a push-up.
Best Wishes,
Rosa
March 15, 2012 - 7:28amThis Comment