How To Get Your First Push Up - Beginner Calisthenics and Motivation - Lucy Lismore Fitness

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  • @signoracarter7024
    @signoracarter7024 3 роки тому +4238

    I just learned how to do a pushup after about a year of doing half pushups and I can't be more proud of myself.

    • @GinaA
      @GinaA 3 роки тому +46

      Good for you! I hope to get there lol Any tips other than what she gave here? How often do you do them per week and how long each time?

    • @sophstter7881
      @sophstter7881 3 роки тому +9

      good for youuuu!!! :D

    • @sophieoshaughnessy9469
      @sophieoshaughnessy9469 3 роки тому +11

      You’re an inspiration!

    • @asmashareef9680
      @asmashareef9680 3 роки тому +5

      wish to get there keep it up

    • @gayatri-ydkh
      @gayatri-ydkh 3 роки тому +1

      Proud of youuuuu ^_^

  • @innstarbands6118
    @innstarbands6118 3 роки тому +527

    *Start* where you are.
    *Use* what you have.
    *Do* what you can.

  • @dragon_warrior_
    @dragon_warrior_ 3 роки тому +1490

    I did pushups on staircases for 18 days straight and on 19th day I was able to do my first complete pushup

    • @zdravkocolic561
      @zdravkocolic561 2 роки тому +17

      its been 9 months how u going now?

    • @luvericaa
      @luvericaa 2 роки тому +8

      1 year how you doing?

    • @mryellow9655
      @mryellow9655 2 роки тому

      Pathetic

    • @MaybeTryAgain
      @MaybeTryAgain Рік тому +6

      1 year and 4+ months, how you doing?

    • @r.a.t6436
      @r.a.t6436 Рік тому +6

      1 year, 4 months, and 1 day, how you doing?

  • @sillytaco7826
    @sillytaco7826 7 місяців тому +75

    I could finally do a push up!! For those who are demotivated, I just wanna say that progress takes time, and it took me over a YEAR to get a single push up done nicely..And to do a push has been my goal for such a long time so I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude! It might not be a great feat for some but it sure was for me.. So I just wanna say that don't ever feel demotivated or down YOU WILL GET THERE EVEN IF IT TAKE SOME TIME!!

    • @meerayadav3170
      @meerayadav3170 7 місяців тому +2

      I have also started recently and doing great!!! It has been one week since I started!!

    • @sillytaco7826
      @sillytaco7826 7 місяців тому

      @@meerayadav3170 keep going!!

    • @SantoshiAtkare
      @SantoshiAtkare 5 місяців тому

      If you don’t mind.. may I know your body weight?
      Bec mine is 48 which I trued to increase from 44-48 it took 6months.. So m a bit strong too.. but I don’t have confidence for full pushups. I do half ones

    • @sillytaco7826
      @sillytaco7826 4 місяці тому +1

      @@SantoshiAtkare hey:) my bodyweight is 43kgs and I just wanna say that if you have more weight than someone else it doesn't necessarily make you more stronger than that person. If you keep on doing a movement consistently then you will become better at performing that movement over a period of time. So just stick to doing half pushups then gradually you will feel your strength increase, after that do pushup negatives..then maybe, you will be able to do a full push up. But keep in mind that (your goal may take time, but you will get there!)

    • @SantoshiAtkare
      @SantoshiAtkare 4 місяці тому +1

      @@sillytaco7826 thank u

  • @r.i.pmaple8450
    @r.i.pmaple8450 3 роки тому +1941

    It is so much easier when you are of normal weight. I appreciate all of you who are trying to gain or lose weight out there :)

    • @bogieboog
      @bogieboog 3 роки тому +82

      I agree its almost impossible especially as a woman, to do a proper pushup when you are even 15 to 20 lds overweight. After all you are lifting your body weight!

    • @elisaiancau8987
      @elisaiancau8987 2 роки тому +57

      So that’s why I cant do a push up. Im hella fat

    • @r.i.pmaple8450
      @r.i.pmaple8450 2 роки тому +20

      @@elisaiancau8987 wish you the best on your weight loss journey

    • @kucingjp
      @kucingjp 2 роки тому

      Is this normal? ua-cam.com/video/Q_OLyRrFtZ0/v-deo.html

    • @sri-6374
      @sri-6374 Рік тому +13

      @Tranny Granny Fluff same I'm perfectly slim I can left heavy things but so weak to do even a push up

  • @MermaidWannaBe301
    @MermaidWannaBe301 3 роки тому +442

    Push-ups are one of my favourite exercises ever. There’s just something so satisfying(at least to me) about being able to go all the way down and come back up smoothly. I do them everyday. A total of 50 push-ups but spilt into sets. The maximum that I can do in one go without stopping is usually 15 but 20 on a good day. Being consistent with this, you will really start to see your body change. I don’t do any other forms of strengthening exercises just push-ups and my cardio daily and I’ve started to see my back, my abs, my chest and obviously my arms become so much more defined. It’s amazing.

    • @bito8
      @bito8 2 роки тому +4

      Hi! Could you please share your cardio routine? I’m trying to get shredded and my routine doesn’t seem to be working, so could you please share the routine?

    • @anzaeria
      @anzaeria 2 роки тому +15

      I see that you're really into push ups. Be careful though of training one set of muscles over a long period of time and neglecting the opposing muscles - the lats, biceps and rear delts in this case. This can lead to an imbalance and an increased risk of injury. For training the lats, biceps and rear delts, you could add inverted rows to your routine. I do those under a chair. It's pretty much the opposite of a push up.

  • @axiomaddict
    @axiomaddict 2 роки тому +322

    I’m 65, and a woman with a history of working as a tradeswoman. While stronger than most non-athletic women my age, I started trying push ups last week and was gob-smacked at the fact that I could NOT do even ONE! Thanks for the perspective and practical suggestions.

    • @camranh_royal
      @camranh_royal Рік тому +4

      Stop wasting time on Tik Tok, instagram, etc... eath healthy, and keep ramping up your repertoire of basic exercises such as push ups and pull ups

    • @TheHumanBodyTalk
      @TheHumanBodyTalk Рік тому +2

      💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • @aubreyplazasuncle
      @aubreyplazasuncle Рік тому +1

      @@camranh_royal super weird to try and tell a grown ass 65 year old woman what to do with zero fucking context on how she actually lives her life. stfu

    • @0rye06
      @0rye06 Рік тому +1

      You are amazing!

    • @Lucy-mf5gk
      @Lucy-mf5gk 11 місяців тому +3

      Just havent used the muscles in that way before- keep trying & you'll pick it up in no time. I do reps of 30 pushups & struggled to do a chin up the other day 😂

  • @swimminginthestars_
    @swimminginthestars_ 11 місяців тому +53

    it’s so comforting to see other people also finding help in such an in depth video like this becuase i was so embarrassed for needing such extensive help on his it feels like everyone is just born with the innate ability to do a push-up :”)

  • @popoduck8309
    @popoduck8309 3 роки тому +170

    Took me.3 months to go from 0 to 5 pushups. Didn't even knew when it happened. One day I just tried and did first one . Put my earphones on I did four more lol
    Working all the way up but this video helps thanks.

    • @boldanabrasevic3020
      @boldanabrasevic3020 3 роки тому +16

      It was same for me. I actually had a 2 week break from exercise because of school and when I returned to it I was able to do a pushup. It took me a second to notice I actually did one and then I was like whoa

    • @sonaldas7327
      @sonaldas7327 3 роки тому +2

      It would be great if u could share how u progressed 😃.....I am really struggling for that 1 perfect pushup 😅

    • @RahimaO
      @RahimaO 3 роки тому

      @@sonaldas7327 keep going with the inclined push ups eventually you'll get there

  • @ritajunee
    @ritajunee 2 роки тому +89

    Thank you sooooo much for saying how long it took you to do a push-up. It gives me hope. I used to be able to do them in the military and then depression kicked in and I gained almost 100lbs and am so out of shape

    • @ritajunee
      @ritajunee 2 роки тому

      Can you show what it would like for a wall push ups?

  • @ouch2228
    @ouch2228 3 роки тому +207

    today i got completely down for the first time after months of doing wall and incline push ups, now i just gotta learn how to get up damn 😭

    • @cardinalfox0734
      @cardinalfox0734 9 місяців тому +4

      Try doing the pushups in a normal position, but instead of on your toes, you are on your knees. That reduced the weight quite a bit and it's easier to train coming back up

  • @aarushikhajuria8636
    @aarushikhajuria8636 3 роки тому +53

    I have been trying to get this done for 6 months (attempting them twice a week). I started on an incline. I can do 5 now but just realized what my coach meant when he told me to try eccentric push-ups as well. I relate to each word in this video. The struggle, the progress, the mistakes. I'm determined to get more strength and get my form right rather than counting my progress in sets and numbers. Thank you Lucy.

  • @emilybecht2648
    @emilybecht2648 3 роки тому +25

    I love how much you stress slow progress and that sometimes you need to take breaks and then get back into a routine. Your down-to-earth perspective on life has made yours the only fitness I've ever wanted to follow. Most of the time I find a way to use the videos to shame myself, but yours are so uplifting and encouraging that I find it hard to be in a negative head space by the end. Keep being you!

  • @LiTtoSpArKl3s
    @LiTtoSpArKl3s 3 роки тому +173

    OMG! Yes, I've been asking for video like this for forever. Being able to do push ups (and pull ups) have been my fitness goal for a long time. Thank you for this!

    • @chapa2282
      @chapa2282 3 роки тому +4

      push-ups are relatively easy, now pullups are where the fun begins 😅

    • @rachelmoore4351
      @rachelmoore4351 2 роки тому +1

      100% agree! I have asked for push up correct help for so long! I often did push ups with elbows at 90* and hands out.

  • @spiritofchaos58
    @spiritofchaos58 2 роки тому +53

    I'm pretty new to the whole working out thing. I thought push ups were supposed to be really basic, easy stuff since my PE teacher in elementary school tried to get me to do them. I couldn't do it then, and I still can't do them now. My arms shake just holding myself up in position, let alone moving without landing on my face. It's great to hear that push ups are something to build up to, rather than something I should feel bad for not being able to do off the bat.
    I'm finally going to do a push up! I swear on my honor!! But maybe in a few months or so...

    • @tymondabrowski12
      @tymondabrowski12 Рік тому +2

      Check oit Hybrid Calisthenics, that guy has awesome resources for people who can't do pushups or pull ups etc but want to progress to the point of being able to do them

    • @stuff1784
      @stuff1784 Рік тому

      I feel that

    • @ishamagaiya3222
      @ishamagaiya3222 9 місяців тому

      Hoe is it going to

  • @edwardlarkin4279
    @edwardlarkin4279 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Lucy Good to see or remind correct form. I'm 85 and used to do push-ups all the time and then didn't for a time. Realized I better get back at it. Push-ups and Squats are absolutely the most important exercises. Those and walking every day.

  • @ScottGillespie
    @ScottGillespie 3 роки тому +31

    A timeline of months to get to a push-up is so much more doable for someone who struggles to do them and ends up hurting my back. Thanks to your first video I’ve been slowly losing weight built over a lifetime. I’m 5 months in and have another 5 months to goal. I think it’s time to work on the exercise component. Thanks for your inspiration.

  • @jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100
    @jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100 3 роки тому +13

    I adore how non-judgmental you are. (And your necklace - I have earrings like them!)
    You’ve only just appeared on my feed for the first time, but I quickly subscribed.

  • @chilenitaprotrump
    @chilenitaprotrump 7 місяців тому

    Lucy is one of the only teaching correct techniques. Love Lucy Lismore

  • @haberschnack
    @haberschnack 3 роки тому +10

    I still have to get over the reality that not every one except myself is able to do a push up. I always thought I was just very bad in sports or weak or lazy. So many fitness tips, workout routines or instructors on YT incorporate pushups and it's super frustrating when you are following a workout, getting by just well and suddenly you need to do pushups and fail terribly. Thanks for talking about the reality of it. That it is quite common for not being able to do them right away and that it will take some training. My goal for this year is to finally do one correct one! I gladly will incorporate some of your tips in my workouts. Thank you!!

  • @roxannepage3461
    @roxannepage3461 3 роки тому +528

    Thank you 😊
    I can lower down to the floor in full push up position with elbows at the correct angle but I just can't get back up.

    • @Sarahkiroglu
      @Sarahkiroglu 3 роки тому +22

      Same here 😬😬

    • @natt.power22
      @natt.power22 3 роки тому +22

      Samee, or can do one struggling a lot and by the 2nd there's no way lol

    • @sairamughal8336
      @sairamughal8336 3 роки тому +16

      I'm the opposite! I can't get down but I can get up!!

    • @DavidSmith-fs5qj
      @DavidSmith-fs5qj 3 роки тому +123

      That is because you are stronger in the eccentric(negative pahse), than in the concentric(positive phase). So, if you performed a bicep curl, the concentric phase would be curling the dumbell/barbell towrds your shoulder, then the eccentric phase would be lowering the weight back to the start. If you tried to curl a heavier weight than you could handle, if a partner assisted you, you would be able to lower the weight under control even though you could not lifrt the weight up without assistance. With press ups, the eccentric phase comes first, so you can lower yourself down, but cant get back up. Try this, lower yourself down in perfect form, slowly(all the way down), then, put your knees down, press up, then bring your lower body up. Keep trying, you will get there.

    • @roxannepage3461
      @roxannepage3461 3 роки тому +13

      @@DavidSmith-fs5qj thank you so much, great advice and really interesting. I will try tomorrow, I've just finished my workout for today. Thank you taking the time to write that.

  • @emeraude_s
    @emeraude_s 3 роки тому +33

    Yes, thank you, Lucy!! I've been working towards my first push up in the past weeks and your video is super helpful right now!

  • @VinithaGanesan
    @VinithaGanesan 3 роки тому +27

    Love that you added your own progression and timeline! This video has given me so much perspective and hope on my own progress.

  • @natko5171
    @natko5171 3 роки тому +113

    What really helped me progress with my pushups were slow negative pushups! That was an advice from one of your old videos😁

    • @VeronikaCroft
      @VeronikaCroft 3 роки тому +4

      Hi, Nat! Which video was this in? Quite interested. Thank you!

    • @natko5171
      @natko5171 3 роки тому +15

      @@VeronikaCroft Hi Veronika, the video is titled 'How to start calisthetics as a beginner at home no equipment'. The first exercise is pushups.

    • @VeronikaCroft
      @VeronikaCroft 3 роки тому +1

      @@natko5171 Thank you!!

  • @yilderim1924
    @yilderim1924 3 роки тому +9

    Probably the best tutorial on push-ups ever. Thank you!

  • @akaris.6184
    @akaris.6184 8 місяців тому +1

    That very first clip of yourself motivated me so much 🥺 I'm at the same beginner stage so that really made me think I'm capable

  • @cakezi912
    @cakezi912 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my goodness, I’ve lived for so long believing I couldn’t do push-ups I literally just had the wrong form. Tysm!

  • @elizabethrenee889
    @elizabethrenee889 3 роки тому +5

    I've seen so many How To push up videos and this one makes the most sense. Thank you!

  • @victoriamichaels6930
    @victoriamichaels6930 2 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed this video and it’s creator / instructor. She taught at my level of comprehending and she was very pleasant along the way. I’m up to sets of 25 (3 times a day) on a chair. I have to do 25 sit ups in less than one minute for the police department job I’m seeking. This video I pray will help. I have already discovered from the video that I’ve been breathing wrong. Problem fixed! Thank you.

  • @Squidley32
    @Squidley32 Рік тому

    After a little while working with assisted band pushups =). I just tried to tell my boyfriend I couldn't do one and went to show him and did one! ❤❤❤ this feels amazing. Thank you for inspiring me Lucy!

  • @1990Whitetiger
    @1990Whitetiger 3 роки тому +6

    This video made me feel so inspired. Thank you for the reminder that the seriously slow strength progress ect I feel I make when working out is completely normal and that I will get there and to just not give up!

  • @Atume1982
    @Atume1982 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you very much, you have so much positives vibes.
    I've started with calisthenics about two weeks ago and your video came on the right time.

  • @ronaldcoley9982
    @ronaldcoley9982 3 роки тому +27

    Dumbells didn't work for me in reference to protecting my wrists. These things called Bear Blocks REALLY eliminated all pain. They're expensive, but worth it!

  • @flux2956
    @flux2956 3 роки тому +496

    I lose motivation because I cant do a single pull up, but then again, there are also people who struggles with push up which is an easy thing for me to do. Everyone has weaknesses
    Update: after a month of struggle I can finally be proud to say that I can do 3 max pullups.

    • @timbo7158
      @timbo7158 3 роки тому +8

      A pushi is 5x easier than a Pulli, just saying :)
      You got this, stay consistent

    • @safiyamezouuari4174
      @safiyamezouuari4174 3 роки тому +4

      Get a pull up band that's how I started I weight 59kg I had a pull up band that held 15kg

    • @safiyamezouuari4174
      @safiyamezouuari4174 3 роки тому +2

      I started with chin ups

    • @flux2956
      @flux2956 3 роки тому +8

      Pulling strength and pushing strength uses different muscle groups. I know someone who's been a wall climber for 15 years but cant do 10 push-ups.

    • @Andymegaara
      @Andymegaara 3 роки тому +3

      Look for hybrid calisthenics UA-cam channel and see the pull up progressions. You start with a form of pull up that almost anyone can do.

  • @tozzls
    @tozzls 7 місяців тому

    A great video. I'd thought I'd got up to 55 and was very proud of myself but I was making every mistake listed! I've just managed 6 doing them correctly and obviously feel much more confident about not injuring myself and of the long-term benefits - many thanks!!

  • @mandarparab2897
    @mandarparab2897 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the precise advice; I've been practising push ups for years but have only recently discovered good form and can feel the impact in the right spots. Keep it up god bless you 😊.

  • @ishita5974
    @ishita5974 3 роки тому +32

    Just when I needed to know about this!

  • @kika_nim
    @kika_nim 3 роки тому +3

    I will revisit this video again and again so that I can remember and correct a form. Thank you so much for the advice!

  • @clairejenkins783
    @clairejenkins783 2 роки тому +2

    Starting my calisthenics journey. Thanks so much for clear form and instructions. I feel motivated and ready to begin.

  • @rbbtclw2479
    @rbbtclw2479 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, so far this is the best video that I watched about push up for woman

  • @Nebulousss
    @Nebulousss 3 роки тому +1

    I think I'm one of the few women that never struggled doing push ups, the first time I tried I did 10+ in good form and I never did much sports/gym either (I was one of those that took volleyball in school and skipped many clases lol, I was never consistent). So I guess I got good genes. But it makes me happy to know that many women are trying to improve and be strong enough to do them! I wish more women were more focused on being strong rather than pretty 💗

  • @ajaytewari5787
    @ajaytewari5787 Місяць тому

    Thanks...it took me 26 years to realise why my left chest, which is the non dominating side gets more pumped without getting as burnt out like my right side. I recently found out that my ass was parallel to the ground instead of being inclined. I am finding it correct now. Let's hope it's perfect this time. Thanks a lot. U look deeply experienced

  • @dr.ziaul-hussnain6070
    @dr.ziaul-hussnain6070 Рік тому

    The best guidance on push ups, incomparable to so many. Must download and strictly follow her.

  • @morganmaepowell4014
    @morganmaepowell4014 3 роки тому +14

    I started my push up journey because of you! Thank you for laying this out and making it seem attainable!

  • @fab50sskincare
    @fab50sskincare 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for showing how to do this correctly. 😃

  • @m.b.2709
    @m.b.2709 3 роки тому

    this is one of the best video about push-ups I've ever seen

  • @nkatyt
    @nkatyt 8 місяців тому

    You are the sweetest and the most humble fitfluencer I have seen so far ❤

    • @lucylismore
      @lucylismore  8 місяців тому

      🥹 thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MYuee
    @MYuee Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! You get dircouraged so easily with all the people saying "I managed to do a push up within 3 weeks" and I'm like how?? Am I doing something wrong?? Almost a year sounds more reasonable, especially how my progress is going. 2023 will be the year I manage to do a push up.

  • @weamalgassim
    @weamalgassim 2 роки тому

    This is the best video on how to do push ups for begginers. Thank you.

  • @anlmg
    @anlmg 3 роки тому

    I am doing this over the weekend and I will update to see if I can get my first ever push-up!

  • @Nelle30
    @Nelle30 9 місяців тому +2

    Never had it explained like this. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @HB-jx8bb
    @HB-jx8bb 3 роки тому +33

    So excited to have discovered you! I've recently joined Calisthenics classes at my local women's gym and am loving the sessions so far. Your journey into Calisthenics has inspired me to embark on my own journey. Please keep posting and share your expertise and experiences as I would love to know how I can get better at it 😊👍❤

  • @vamika1657
    @vamika1657 3 роки тому +8

    I was waiting for this ! Working on my pushups . This will help ALOT . Thank you sm!

  • @فاطمةفاطمة-ر9ز7ق
    @فاطمةفاطمة-ر9ز7ق 2 роки тому +2

    It looks like my new adventure will be guided by your videos.
    So excited
    And thank you.

  • @asdfghjk4193
    @asdfghjk4193 3 роки тому +2

    I got this video on my front page and omg lucy you look absolutely stunning

  • @carolcamey2914
    @carolcamey2914 2 роки тому

    God bless yall !! Keep going on your journeys ❤️❤️

  • @rachelfelix5128
    @rachelfelix5128 3 роки тому

    I've learn push up by doing upper body strength training and doing push up negatives and yoga and I'm proud of myself that I keep showing up. Back then I'm so unmotivated and lack motivation but I'm happy that I did not give up and I can do 8 reps max of Full Rom Push ups

  • @luciehsuen8981
    @luciehsuen8981 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Lucy for that great tutorial. Yes, push up are hard to master. Patience is the key. Alignment & control in the movement. 👍❤️

  • @tophlovr
    @tophlovr 3 роки тому

    8-9 months!?! You have no idea how much better that makes me feel. I thought I was just doing something wrong. Most videos are like "Here do this, CoNgrAtS! U donE GuUd PuShUP" Thank you for helping me realize it doesnt mean I am a looser.

  • @girl_on_fire_x_x
    @girl_on_fire_x_x 3 роки тому +5

    Fantastic video. I've not been very consistent due to wrist pain, but pushups is something I'm definitely looking to achieve. Thanks for the info and encouragement ❤️

  • @antoniomolina3612
    @antoniomolina3612 Рік тому +2

    I can do 100 push-ups but I still watched cuz I was curious. Awesome training tips, great quality video! Wish everyone the best of luck on their fitness journey!

  • @Fable16
    @Fable16 3 роки тому +6

    Please can you follow this up with a video on push up progressions that you could start on once you’ve mastered form and strength for the standard push up

  • @josejames1612
    @josejames1612 3 роки тому +1

    Your exellent explanation gave me proper knowledge .Now I learned how to use the angles of our body.Thank you so much 🙏🙏

  • @-1lovethesea
    @-1lovethesea 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks 👍🏻
    I did 1/4 of a push up 10 times. Then I slowly progress into full push as I noticed I was able to go down little more and pick my self again. Your body lift itself up and down not really your arms.

  • @AWildOnesie
    @AWildOnesie 9 місяців тому

    The dumbell tip for sore wrists is SO helpful! Thanks!

  • @hosanafernandes2433
    @hosanafernandes2433 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing. Just in time when i finally got my first push up w knees :) thank you for sharing 🥰🌹

  • @Yulivee01
    @Yulivee01 3 роки тому +3

    That was super helpful! I always get discouraged because in fitness videos they always say "beginners can do push ups on theirs knees" and I feel like the biggest looser because I can't even do that. Thank you so much for explaining.
    Do you have tipps how to do planks?

  • @DanielleDeutschTV
    @DanielleDeutschTV 2 роки тому

    For someone who is already kinda chronically tucked under at the pelvis I wouldn’t recommend trying to create it even more. I’m actually trying to recreate the natural lumbar curve. My lower back tends to be flatter.
    The best tip I am getting from this is seeing how to unshrug the shoulders so the arms will bend and chest can release.

  • @natxosailor
    @natxosailor 10 місяців тому

    I am 75 now. Three years ago I was in a terrible shape and my body was degrading fast due to age wear and not doing any exercise at all. One day I decided to change that and started guided training at the gym. Push ups was one of my challenges. It has taken me 2 .5 years to reach the floor and push back! One at a time and rest…. OK, does not sound great. But I did it. I am trying now to do reps, as many as posible… and keep progress as long as I can. My advise: fist, don’t let your body rot when you retire. Second, if you do, you can reverse the process and build up muscle. But do it early… otherwise it will take more time or you might miss the train! 😅

  • @lakskanth
    @lakskanth Місяць тому +1

    Nice explanation, what should the width be between the hands, please let us know. Thankyou!

  • @MAhmed-zs2vp
    @MAhmed-zs2vp 3 роки тому +39

    Any tips on hypermobility of the wrists if they hurt?

    • @emmaburgess7535
      @emmaburgess7535 3 роки тому +14

      I need this too…I always wonder why nobody else seems to have screaming wrists!!!!

    • @MAhmed-zs2vp
      @MAhmed-zs2vp 3 роки тому +2

      @@emmaburgess7535 mine tend to hurt for days after lifting a kilo of shopping in each hand...so very painful. It wasn't the same before and all the wrist exercises recommended for other people are supposed to make hypermobile wrists worse :/

    • @LoXena
      @LoXena 3 роки тому +1

      @@emmaburgess7535 Maybe using push ups bar can help with the pain. For me it was a life saver.

    • @kwarkoocoxs2153
      @kwarkoocoxs2153 3 роки тому +2

      You have to strengthen your wrist with specific wrist training. Normally used for handstand.
      ua-cam.com/video/vDdY8ME8LIE/v-deo.html
      The video is a bit dry but the informations gold. Fast forward to the exercise.
      Or look for handstand training and use their warm up for the wrist.

  • @RustyCamo
    @RustyCamo Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much! Amazing, clear instructions and tips on how to work your way up to the full thing! really helpful.

  • @classicsbycandace
    @classicsbycandace 6 місяців тому

    You’ve inspired me to keep working on my push ups. Thank you for sharing!

  • @floxendoodle942
    @floxendoodle942 Рік тому

    Thank you for this clear and concise video and for the pep talk, which was much needed. I’m in my late fifties and have been on my push-up journey for about six weeks now. I’m doing a “12-week push-up program” but I’ve started to think that this might be an unrealistic time frame for me. Unless the push-up police show up at my door in the near future, I think I’ll be happier if I set a new goal to have my first push-up in a year or less.

  • @amandacruz4254
    @amandacruz4254 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for making this guide, Lucy! I'm about to start and I can already see how helpful this will be

  • @temaciniamine3031
    @temaciniamine3031 Рік тому

    this young lady do push up better than most guys...amazing 😊

  • @pengfeizhou7979
    @pengfeizhou7979 3 роки тому +16

    i actually find that once we re close to exhaustion to change to the modified form is actually a really good idea to increase load . cuz ur body is already at that point where any extra little bit more work gives a lot of gains! as long as u do the right form still lol

  • @bigmamatv9740
    @bigmamatv9740 2 роки тому

    I'm not good in push up so I hope this knowledge helps me to do it. Thank you!

  • @ejbjms
    @ejbjms 12 днів тому

    Very nice explanation especially for beginners. Way to go!

  • @ItsMePhoebe
    @ItsMePhoebe 3 роки тому +19

    Haha I've never done a pushup due to no upper body strength 😅 so I really appreciate this video

    • @Hazeydaze92
      @Hazeydaze92 3 роки тому +6

      Same. I have strong glutes and legs and find lower body strength moves easy, but my chest is SO weak after years of bad posture and neglecting my upper body during workouts. I'm glad I'm not the only one!

  • @chenwu9867
    @chenwu9867 6 місяців тому +1

    So clear! Thanks for sharing!

  • @megangross7020
    @megangross7020 5 днів тому

    This was so helpful!! Loved hearing your journey and the specific tips!

  • @waleedalfitury
    @waleedalfitury 3 роки тому +1

    thank you sweet Lucy

  • @sahtification
    @sahtification 3 роки тому +41

    Has been my goal for a whole year, my arms improved but I'm not able to do the full down movement yet 😢

    • @tanishkasthings6291
      @tanishkasthings6291 3 роки тому

      This happen might be everyone 😯

    • @sahtification
      @sahtification 3 роки тому +4

      @@tanishkasthings6291 I saw hydrid calisthenics said that you should be able to do 40 x 3 assisted push up on a higher surface before lower down to another, I can do 20 x 2 on my sink 🤣
      But I'll keep working

    • @laurafrey5372
      @laurafrey5372 3 роки тому +3

      Hey there. I accidentally learned how to do several pushups just by doing yoga every day. I was really weak before and couldn’t do a single push-up… then the first lockdown came and I started doing yoga for fun - after a month or so I gained so much strength in my upper body that I can do a lot of push-ups now.

    • @sahtification
      @sahtification 3 роки тому +2

      @@laurafrey5372 oh! That's nice
      I really enjoy yoga but only tried simple routines :)
      Do you have any recommendations, pls?

    • @laurafrey5372
      @laurafrey5372 3 роки тому +2

      @@sahtification I was and am really into Yoga With Adrienne… she has great videos to get a routine and just have some fun. If you want to die on the other hand I love Boho Beautiful - but she is not messing around 😂🥲

  • @aureliamukian1259
    @aureliamukian1259 2 роки тому

    First UA-camr that doesn’t love me. But ill have a great day! Thank you Lucy and have a great day too. Wonderful video.

  • @r_i_e_n_a1471
    @r_i_e_n_a1471 3 роки тому

    Super helpful!!! I've never quite understood how pushups work and how your hands go, but i think i understand now😻

  • @TheHoth1
    @TheHoth1 3 роки тому

    The form is perfect! I will try to do that.

  • @katd7716
    @katd7716 Рік тому +1

    Great tips, thank you! I am quite into fitness and dancing but I am not very strong and would love to be able to do one push up! I'll use these tips 🥰

  • @connieflorez4859
    @connieflorez4859 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much , that really helps me a lot , so I just did it yesterday , so now I know how to do it , so I'm still going to practice my push ups , thank you very much again love the video too.👌❤️💪

  • @marissaashari3046
    @marissaashari3046 3 роки тому +5

    love everything about this video! so so helpful and motivating xx

  • @the.min9yu_k.fangirl
    @the.min9yu_k.fangirl 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you sooooo much for this video! It’s really motivated me to on doing push ups again ❤️❤️❤️

  • @alem684
    @alem684 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the inspirational tutorial. It’s quite an eye opener. My next comment will be when I have done my first push-up. Wish me luck 🤞

  • @khushik247
    @khushik247 3 роки тому

    Thanks for showing me that I have been doing it all wrong for over 2 or 3 years.

  • @princessshayne9418
    @princessshayne9418 Рік тому

    This is really a good start as I’m an incoming BS criminology and i want to get prepared physically.

  • @m.farhanjanjuah4080
    @m.farhanjanjuah4080 11 місяців тому

    Great advice that it’s a slow process otherwise no other tells this part. I’ve started and will see when I’m able to do push ups. Good tips thanks

  • @andreaxavier8918
    @andreaxavier8918 3 роки тому +7

    You posted this video at the perfect time for me!
    I have started doing some stair exercises. Will include your lessons in it!
    Thank you Lucy ❣️
    Love u always 😘

  • @galaxy_wolves1144
    @galaxy_wolves1144 9 місяців тому

    This video has made me realize I was way farther in my push-up then I realized rn I can do a half of one on tile, I have been doing wall and counter push ups for a few year bc I had seen my dad to it so it became a thing I did when I was bored. It’s gonna take a while till I can do a full one

  • @chromatika67
    @chromatika67 3 роки тому +2

    RIGHT ON TIME THANK U

  • @lims-karen3127
    @lims-karen3127 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this!
    Pushups are my biggest struggle right now in (kick)boxing class and I'd already been working on incline exercises. But it's just so demotivating to be the only woman in the group that can't do them :(

  • @KyzsaikalIsakova
    @KyzsaikalIsakova Рік тому

    I just put your tutorial while practicing pushups. Its quite hard but this video definitely helps :)