Don’t tell us you can’t do push-ups. You can. It’s just starting at the right level and gradually progressing. There is a push-up level for everyone. You can do a push-up from the wall, on a countertop, on steps of a stairs or on the ground. Working the correct muscles in your push-ups is more important than being able to do them flat on the floor.
Work your way gradually through the following stages of push-up. Please click on the links below which will direct you to the videos and tips we have put together for each of these stages.
Start out with 1 minute per day.
When you are comfortable at one level for 1 minute non stop, only then move to the next level.
Level 1 : Wall Push-ups
Follow our Level 1 video and tips to help with your Level 1 pushups.
Once you are comfortable doing these for 1 minute you can move to Level 2
Level 2 : Countertop – Table Push-ups
Follow our Level 2 video and tips to help with your Level 2 pushups.
Once you are comfortable doing these for 1 minute you can move to Level 3
Level 3 and 4 : Steps of Stairs Pushups
Start out at Step 3 of the stairs.
Follow our Step Pushup video and tips to help with your floor pushups.
Level 3 becomes Level 4 : Watch video on how to move down the steps
You can gradually make your way to Step 2 and Step 1 of stairs when you can do Step 3.
Take your time progressing. You will notice a big difference in moving down 1 step.
Once you are comfortable doing these for 1 minute you can move to Level 5
Level 5 : Floor Pushups
Follow our Floor Pushup video and tips to help with your floor pushups.
Best of luck – if you need additional support, be sure to follow our daily challenge page
Make sure you have your doctors approval to start any new exercise routine. If you feel any pain when doing the exercise, please stop immediately. Correct form is important, so be sure to follow the tips and hints.
Before embarking on this or any other exercise programme you should consult with your doctor. By participating in the programme you acknowledge that ForgetTheGym or their agents cannot be held liable for any injuries or other problems that may occur as a result.
