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Push ups

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Thegreatgiginthesky · 23/05/2024 11:10

I have been trying to improve my strength for almost a year, mainly through Caroline Girvan programmes. When I started a year ago I couldn't do a single push up but now can manage around 8.

I looked online and it says the average woman my age should be able to do 11-14 in a row so I still seem to be lagging https://www.livestrong.com/article/421691-the-average-push-ups-for-men-women/

Is this other's experience? I am wondering if I need to train push ups specifically so am thinking of doing 100 a day (not all in one go!) to see if I can increase my number. Anyone want to join me?

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PortiaWithNoBreaks · 23/05/2024 13:45

Just aim to increase by one, so aim for 9. Then when you’re comfortably at 9, increase to 10. It’s just practise, keep doing them everyday. Or try doing assisted push ups with a band around your upper arms, it may help you with your form.

I’d ignore the age standards though.

UnemployedNotRetired · 23/05/2024 13:35

My experience would suggest that most woman cannot do a single proper form push up. That would apply to a large chunk of men, too.

Example -- this pretty fit woman took 30 days to barely do one proper pushup, with advice and support.

100 press-up challenges may not be a good idea. . Both the man and woman in this video don't go low enough for a full pressup in my view (esp the man!).

Can My Girlfriend Learn A Perfect Pushup In 30 Days?

My girlfriend always wanted to be able to do a pushup... so I decided to challenge her and see how far she can push herself. Can my girlfriend build enough s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOEpoGRjuXo