Level 1. Can’t Do Any - Build Strength
You are struggling to hit any push ups. Time to build some strength.
Day 1 -
● Incline Push Ups - 3 x 10
● At each set of ten, hold a straight arm plank for as long as possible up to 1 minute
● Take 1 minute between each set
Day 2 -
● Floor Press 5 x 10 (as heavy as you can)
● Bent Over Row 5 x 10 (as heavy as you can)
● Negative Incline Push up holds 3 x 10 (3 second hold)
Day 3 -
● Floor Up Push Ups - 3 x 5 - go as high as you can go and hold for as long as you can
● 3 x 1 Straight arm Plank holds (hold as long as you can)
● 3 x 10 x scap push up
Do 2 cycles of this and test press ups. If you can get 3 good form push ups out, move on the getting more volume.