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Caroline Girvan - alternative to push ups, dodgy shoulders

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Duke4 · 02/03/2022 20:32

I’m a new recruit to Caroline Girvan. I’m day 6 of Epic and am loving/hating it. Problem is, I’ve joint problems due to hyper mobility and arthritis. I can cope with, or adapt, most exercises but am struggling with an alternative to the many push ups. My shoulders can’t tolerate them - even the knee variation. Can anyone recommend an alternative which targets the same muscle groups please?

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m1shap3 · 03/03/2022 21:43

I do them vertically against a wall, would this work for you?

Ahoyaship · 05/03/2022 17:24

Try Redefining Strength's video on incline push ups, an excellent source of knowledge on fitness/strength work:

SmallPrawnEnergy · 05/03/2022 17:28

Also another suggestion for wall push ups, perhaps progress to a chair / lower but not floor surface if you’re finding the wall too easy.

Duke4 · 06/03/2022 21:25

Great suggestions, thanks!

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