How To Do Easier Push-Ups

Introduction:

Push-up is a great exercise to tone your arms, build your strength and burn calories. But the traditional way of doing a push-up can be a bit hard to perform. The key to a good push-up is to be able to push and hold yourself up with your body weight. But what if you are unable to do that? Well, you can use the following exercises to do easier push-ups. Check out the images below for the correct movement of each exercise.

Knee push-ups

Knee push-up is a variation of push-ups where your knees remain on the ground throughout the entire movement. It's easier than regular push-ups for people who have difficulty doing regular push-ups. The reason why knee push-ups are easier to do is because you can use your knees to assist you with the movement and support your lower body weight. This is a great way to work up to regular push-ups. The exercise is also a great way to work on your balance and core strength. But if you have bad knees, you probably should consult your physician first. 

Cobra Push-Ups

Cobra pushup is very easy to do because you are only lifting your body from the abdomen area upward. The rest of your body is completely rested on the floor. It is easier to perform than knee push ups which puts more body weight on your arms.  One of the great benefits of cobra push up is that it allows a greater stretch on the upper body and makes you work with less stress on your elbows and wrists. That is why it is popular in Yoga.

Elevated Push-Ups

Elevated push-ups, also known as inclined push-ups, are done by placing your hands on an elevated surface, such as a chair or bench while performing push-ups.

The inclined push-up is a great alternative to a traditional one. Inclined push-up is much easier to do due to the angle of the body that places more weight on your feet, thus taking a lot of load off your arms. The higher the elevated surface, the less resistance you will place on your arms.

Wall Push-Ups

Wall push-up, as its name suggests, is a push-up variation that is performed by pressing your hands against a wall while standing. What makes this type of push ups perfect for beginners is the fact that it does not require a lot of strength in the shoulders and arms, because most of your body weight is supported by your legs. To perform the exercise, place your hands against a wall while keeping your body straight. Make sure your hands are placed at a distance that is comfortable for your wrists. Bend your elbows to bring your chest closer to the wall, then extend and return to the starting position.

Imaginary Push-Ups

If you can't master push-ups at all in any of the above forms, you can do an imaginary one where you push your arms against the air, in standing or seated positions. So you won't be using any real resistance, nor would you be lifting your body. You will only imagine that you are, and use your muscles to make that imagination as real as possible. While this may sound funny at first but you will be amazed how much your arms and chest actually worked after several repetitions only.

Summary

In summary, push-ups can be done in many different ways. Just pick a form that you think will work best for you. Practice gradual progress and aim toward a full push-up exercise if you can. That is the best of all the above variations for your upper body strength. 

Disclaimer:

The above exercises are made for demonstrational purposes only. Always consult your physician before you starting a workout.