Regardless if you've been lifting for years or if you are just starting on your fitness journey, this is some amazing advice! Very concise and well put, incredibly helpful
Idk if it’s because I’ve been doing them in the T my whole life but I can literally only do multiples of those. Second I try to do the arrow, I do like 1 or 2 before my arms are just like *nope*
The T-formation puts a lot of unnecessary strain on the shoulder joint and rotator cuff, and offers no benefits over using the proper form. There are better alternative exercises for hitting the other muscles groups without the increased injury risk.
@nigh_anxiety proper form is any form that isn't high risk. Do you bench press with your elbows tucked and your hands to your nips? Wider isn't bad. It's different. Medical reasons aside tho. If you have mobility or injury issues then absolutely adjust
@@nigh_anxietyT formation is plenty good in moderation, like any exercise that isn’t high risk. It’s especially good for athletes with already extreme shoulder mobility, like swimmers.
Years ago I learned how to do push-ups by watching TH-cam so I watch a lot of the videos Some of them classics, this right here is one of the best ones trust me
It is soooo much easier in the T formation for those of us that are just starting out and don’t have much strength. I can barely do 3 of the “right” kind of push ups but can do way more in the T formation.
i think the T formation makes u more prone to injury though. if you think strength is not yet enough for a proper form pushup, i think an incline pushup or knee pushup (both with the arrow formation) is a better alternative
T can lead to injures in your shoulders and rotator cuff; the arrow form puts them in a more comfortable position. It is not necessary to have them completely tucked into your torso, you can flare out your elbows a little bit, arround a 45 degrees angle if u want your chest to take more work.
Its alright just keep doing arrow push up everyday to gain strenght. I remember during post covid i can barely do 3 push up😅😂 but now i can do 4/15 with 1 minute rest interval.
This is a game changer! I have tried and failed at pushups even through my most athletic years and I just tried this method and can do actual pushups, finally!!! This is great because with practice I think i could do the T-shapwd ones too. Will update here. Thank you wo much for this! ❤
My main issue is shoulder pain. I've got EDS, and all variations I've tried for pushups cause a decent amount of pain, not discomfort, pain. When I say I feel like my shoulders are one fart away from dislocating, I mean it. I've got no clue on what to do to even build up to a point where I can do pushups with the assistance of a bench.
Some addition since I see people really wanna be infromed about this topic. The hands should NEVER be flared out like she showed, that can lead to injuries and she is completely correct on that. The form she shows is very tricep dominant. If you flare your elbows out 45 degrees instead of having your elbows tucked in like she shows, the pushup becomes chest dominant and is also good pushup form, in my experience its easier for a beginner, but it varies from person to person. Make sure at the bottom of the pushup to really go low, it should almost feel like a stretch. That means that youre getting good chest activation. During all pushups make sure to keep your head neutral. Dont look down to towards your hands, but straight at the floor. Make sure to keep the core and glutes tight as she said! To make any form of pushup easier, you can place your hands on an elevated surface, like the side of your bed, make sure that surface is stable, so no chairs, cause it might just tumble over. To make any form of pushup harder, elevate your feet the same as I described above. Here are some pushups progressions in order from easiest to hardest. 1. Wall Pushups 2. Incline Pushups (hands elevated) 3. Knee Pushups 4. Standard pushups (like the 2 described above) 5. Diamond Pushups 6. Decline Pushups (Feet elevated) 7. Pike Pushups (Hips up in the air) 8. Archer Pushups (clapping pushups, these are really for show, wouldnt recommend, but it might feel good to know you can do them) 9. One arm pushups 10. Aztec Pushups 11. Handstand Pushups The last 3 are for people who are really advanced, i wouldnt recommend them for beginners even if you can do them, since there is the risk on injuring your shoulders especially the rotator cuff. Unless you are really advanced and have those muscles trained really well and know exactly what youre doing and what to feel for!
My kung fu instructor made us do this 30 years ago. Never seen anyone else teach this. . . And people argue with me over it. I have a long history of results lol.
Except most federal agencies and swic, swoc, soccom, etc, do not allow you to do the "arrow" formation push-up but the tee only for the PT/PAT/PFT tests. I wonder why? 🤔
I'm trying to learn pushups , but because my arms are weak im barely able to do them properly, and my wrists hurt after every attempt. Thanks for the video!
This is how a pushup should always be completed .. especially if you train only with bodyweight you will be doing yourself a disservice by not mastering the basic pushup with perfect form.... also this is the best position for join health ...when the elbows flare so does pain
Love your info. I used to do equivalent of amateur bodybuilding. Always have the hands under the shoulders... Tis the way 😁 agreed... Also I have a nasty medicine condition that means I haven't been training in about a decade just able to do stretching sometimes and trying to recover and I started using your pull ups technique without the actual pull ups... Such a good one it's helping my pain 😁👍🏻👍🏻
See I would have thought the T form is easier because you are using larger muscle groups where as engaging the triceps ( more inward push-up) are smaller muscle groups thus making it more challenging. Thoughts?
As a man, I actually move my hands and arms and even my hips and feet around in all different locations in order to work different muscles. I don’t recommend doing push-ups just one way but instead recommend at least a half a dozen ways at minimum in order to work, different muscle groups, mostly in the arms, shoulders back and chest.
People (men) try to tell me the 'correct' way to do pushups, not realizing how much of a perfectionist I am. I research everything I do, I'm cold & calculated in that manner. They'd tell me "get your a*s out of the air", and I'd just ignore them. I'm skinny, but have a phat a*s; I'm not embarrassed that it shows, and it isn't my problem that others feel the need to comment on it. My 'a*s' isn't in the air, my torso is level with the ground, as it should be. There are a plethora of ways to do pushups, but I prefer the standard. The different styles of pushups are meant to target different areas of the upper body. It's only wrong if it hurts you.
Never heard this b4, but Girl! I think you're on to something 😂😂 Love the green marks for Special people like me😂NOT crotch to the floor! I will remember this😂😂
The reason people do the t is because its earlier to start out if you don't do push ups or are just getting started. Even the military requires you to be in a t position. The arrow position is requires more physical strength
This is like the best, most concise pushup tip I've seen by far
Totally agree!
This is incredibly helpful, thank you for explaining this so well!
Omg thank you so much for this detailed explanation. The colors on your hand showing where the pressure should be is Brilliant! Instant subscribe
the colours on the hand to explain where to put pressure? Genius!
This was the best short I have ever seen on a proper push-up. Thank you! Great job.
Formations can be swapped around to target different muscle groups.
omg finally someone addressing the wrists!! I'm terrible at push ups w my wrists always giving out, will def try these tips thank you! 🙏🏻
You the first one lve eard to address the wrist pain. THANK YOU!
This is the best guide I have ever seen. Its quite obvious sje has instructed many many people before and knows what to look for. Easy follow!
Best explanation so far ❣️
Regardless if you've been lifting for years or if you are just starting on your fitness journey, this is some amazing advice! Very concise and well put, incredibly helpful
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What's with the guys making rude comments about Meg? She's always posted positive content.
This was actually really helpful. My torn rotator cuff will appreciate not having to take my arms away from the side of my body too.
Idk if it’s because I’ve been doing them in the T my whole life but I can literally only do multiples of those. Second I try to do the arrow, I do like 1 or 2 before my arms are just like *nope*
Same!!!
Same. That's how everyone did before youtube influencers. Also, the ripped dude from ATHLEAN-X does T formation too. So, each to his own I guess.
The "T" version is best for focusing your chest
That happened to me too, but as I did the arrow formation more and more, I got stronger faster doing that one than the t formation
same here :/ it also puts more pressure on my elbows
Thanks Meg!
Love your advice
This is something I always tell friends who are newer to exercising but you made it a memorable yet simple cue!
Arrow, not T. Im gonna use that!
🥰Gorgeousness 💞
Different muscle groups are focused. Different shoulder mobility ranges addressed. I would recommend doing both
The T-formation puts a lot of unnecessary strain on the shoulder joint and rotator cuff, and offers no benefits over using the proper form. There are better alternative exercises for hitting the other muscles groups without the increased injury risk.
@nigh_anxiety proper form is any form that isn't high risk. Do you bench press with your elbows tucked and your hands to your nips? Wider isn't bad. It's different. Medical reasons aside tho. If you have mobility or injury issues then absolutely adjust
@@nigh_anxietyT formation is plenty good in moderation, like any exercise that isn’t high risk. It’s especially good for athletes with already extreme shoulder mobility, like swimmers.
Precise and to the point explanation! Good job!
Amaaaaaazing explanation...❤❤
THANK YOU! It is a detail that everyone fails to tell you. But this very detail make a world of difference in your push-up ability and progress.
Years ago I learned how to do push-ups by watching TH-cam so I watch a lot of the videos Some of them classics, this right here is one of the best ones trust me
This is the best instruction video about pushups in the internet. I love the visual aids and wordplay.
Wow thank u 🙏🏾
It is soooo much easier in the T formation for those of us that are just starting out and don’t have much strength. I can barely do 3 of the “right” kind of push ups but can do way more in the T formation.
i think the T formation makes u more prone to injury though. if you think strength is not yet enough for a proper form pushup, i think an incline pushup or knee pushup (both with the arrow formation) is a better alternative
Wowwwww.....DETAILED.....helps alot
The one about the wrist is totally new for me ty.
I always did them in a T and it's waaay easier for me, i have no tricep strength 😬
Same. I've always tried push up the right way to no avail, even if I use my knee
T is good for chest
@@lightning7615It ain't, it's just bad for the shoulders
T can lead to injures in your shoulders and rotator cuff; the arrow form puts them in a more comfortable position. It is not necessary to have them completely tucked into your torso, you can flare out your elbows a little bit, arround a 45 degrees angle if u want your chest to take more work.
Its alright just keep doing arrow push up everyday to gain strenght. I remember during post covid i can barely do 3 push up😅😂 but now i can do 4/15 with 1 minute rest interval.
The T-Formation is excellent for overall targeting and muscle growth.
Thank you! Was making all the mentioned mistakes 😂
Do you have advice for training exercises to be better at arrow push ups
Finally someone explained why i cant do a damn pushup 😭
Thank you!
I always hate to do push ups because it hurt so much. Now i know why
I was always told elbows along your side! It’s easier and I feel more strength/support ! Love the tips
This is a game changer! I have tried and failed at pushups even through my most athletic years and I just tried this method and can do actual pushups, finally!!! This is great because with practice I think i could do the T-shapwd ones too. Will update here. Thank you wo much for this! ❤
Much needed advice thank you ❤
My main issue is shoulder pain. I've got EDS, and all variations I've tried for pushups cause a decent amount of pain, not discomfort, pain. When I say I feel like my shoulders are one fart away from dislocating, I mean it. I've got no clue on what to do to even build up to a point where I can do pushups with the assistance of a bench.
T formation gets you a deeper stretch and an overall better isolation in the chest. The arrow is only for isolating your tri's
Right..but that beginner push up has a very clear explanation, it is just doable! and way easier that the one you propose.
OUTSTANDING detailed rendition on push-ups. Thankyou
Some addition since I see people really wanna be infromed about this topic.
The hands should NEVER be flared out like she showed, that can lead to injuries and she is completely correct on that.
The form she shows is very tricep dominant.
If you flare your elbows out 45 degrees instead of having your elbows tucked in like she shows, the pushup becomes chest dominant and is also good pushup form, in my experience its easier for a beginner, but it varies from person to person.
Make sure at the bottom of the pushup to really go low, it should almost feel like a stretch. That means that youre getting good chest activation.
During all pushups make sure to keep your head neutral. Dont look down to towards your hands, but straight at the floor.
Make sure to keep the core and glutes tight as she said!
To make any form of pushup easier, you can place your hands on an elevated surface, like the side of your bed, make sure that surface is stable, so no chairs, cause it might just tumble over.
To make any form of pushup harder, elevate your feet the same as I described above.
Here are some pushups progressions in order from easiest to hardest.
1. Wall Pushups
2. Incline Pushups (hands elevated)
3. Knee Pushups
4. Standard pushups (like the 2 described above)
5. Diamond Pushups
6. Decline Pushups (Feet elevated)
7. Pike Pushups (Hips up in the air)
8. Archer Pushups
(clapping pushups, these are really for show, wouldnt recommend, but it might feel good to know you can do them)
9. One arm pushups
10. Aztec Pushups
11. Handstand Pushups
The last 3 are for people who are really advanced, i wouldnt recommend them for beginners even if you can do them, since there is the risk on injuring your shoulders especially the rotator cuff. Unless you are really advanced and have those muscles trained really well and know exactly what youre doing and what to feel for!
First video from you I've seen.. subscribed. Thank you!
Lol I thought I was watching Adele doing workout 😂😂😂
😂
Excellent demonstration and breakdown.
I love that V formation 💥❤️🔥
Amazing your exercise workout, I like it 👍
Beautiful ❤
Partial reps is actually a really good exercise, increasing time under tension
THANK YOU for the visual on the palm! Game changer.
thanks dear 🙋🏻♀️ it's more easier to do the push up 👍👍
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. 🎉
Very good explanation. Immediate like and sub.
Perfectly explained 👍 💪
My kung fu instructor made us do this 30 years ago. Never seen anyone else teach this. . . And people argue with me over it. I have a long history of results lol.
I want to know if the positioning of you hands (narrow and wider) targets different muscles?
Thanks! I sm back to workout after 7 years. This will help me build up my strength!
Except most federal agencies and swic, swoc, soccom, etc, do not allow you to do the "arrow" formation push-up but the tee only for the PT/PAT/PFT tests. I wonder why? 🤔
Yes thank you, i needed this!!!!!!
Holy shit, those forearms are looking good at close wiew.
Push ups is for mainly chest secondary is trys and front shoulders delts plus it helps u get you're core strong
Diamonds and handstands. GO NAVY!
This is the first time I've heard this advice. I'm going to give this a try. Thank you.
Informative ✅
Very detailed amazing video thanks
It was very very helpful
These are some great tips!
You had me at "never do push ups".
I'm trying to learn pushups , but because my arms are weak im barely able to do them properly, and my wrists hurt after every attempt. Thanks for the video!
This is how a pushup should always be completed .. especially if you train only with bodyweight you will be doing yourself a disservice by not mastering the basic pushup with perfect form.... also this is the best position for join health ...when the elbows flare so does pain
Love your info. I used to do equivalent of amateur bodybuilding. Always have the hands under the shoulders... Tis the way 😁 agreed... Also I have a nasty medicine condition that means I haven't been training in about a decade just able to do stretching sometimes and trying to recover and I started using your pull ups technique without the actual pull ups... Such a good one it's helping my pain 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Best pushup video ever
Can’t seem to use the green points on my hand 😢 any advice ??
Which formation to reduce chest size?
BEST explanation ever!
chaturanga dandasana got u covered
Ill try that hand thing out, I always would get pain after doing some sets
See I would have thought the T form is easier because you are using larger muscle groups where as engaging the triceps ( more inward push-up) are smaller muscle groups thus making it more challenging. Thoughts?
Thanks for the hand placement tip
Is the T form a wrong form or just for advance trainers?
I always able to push up with T position, never able to do the vertical one 😅
Ooohh thank you so much for all the information ℹ️ I subscribed immediately
Amazing explanation ❤ thank you so much ❤
Youre absolutely amazing. I never could do pushups, even tho im not even THAT weak. This makes so much sense. Than you.
Thank you ☺️ trainer ❤🎉
As a man, I actually move my hands and arms and even my hips and feet around in all different locations in order to work different muscles. I don’t recommend doing push-ups just one way but instead recommend at least a half a dozen ways at minimum in order to work, different muscle groups, mostly in the arms, shoulders back and chest.
This was really good advice
Bench press same angle for chest ????
People (men) try to tell me the 'correct' way to do pushups, not realizing how much of a perfectionist I am. I research everything I do, I'm cold & calculated in that manner.
They'd tell me "get your a*s out of the air", and I'd just ignore them. I'm skinny, but have a phat a*s; I'm not embarrassed that it shows, and it isn't my problem that others feel the need to comment on it. My 'a*s' isn't in the air, my torso is level with the ground, as it should be.
There are a plethora of ways to do pushups, but I prefer the standard. The different styles of pushups are meant to target different areas of the upper body. It's only wrong if it hurts you.
Well this was awesome
And if I have the mobility to do them wide but am not really strong yet? 😅 What should I do?
I do wide for back, narrow for chest. Im a beginner but still have the mobility to get to the ground
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you🫶
super helpful, thank you
Never heard this b4, but Girl! I think you're on to something 😂😂 Love the green marks for Special people like me😂NOT crotch to the floor! I will remember this😂😂
The reason people do the t is because its earlier to start out if you don't do push ups or are just getting started. Even the military requires you to be in a t position. The arrow position is requires more physical strength
Thank you, this ist very helpful for me 😊
‘Arrows to the nips’…I will definitely remember that 😂 thank you
Thank you. I may like doing push ups afterall
Any time I try this arrow form my elbows starts to hurt and pop, what should I do and why is it doing that??