STOP DOING PUSHUPS LIKE THIS | 10 Worst Mistakes!

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  • The pushup is not only one of the most commonly performed exercises, but one of the ones that gets performed incorrectly most often as well. In this video, I am going to show you the 10 most common mistakes when comes to doing pushups and how to avoid them so that you perform them properly every single time.
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    The first mistake when learning how to do a pushup is not performing the exercise through its full range of motion. In order to get the benefits of the pushup to build muscle, you have to make sure that you are bringing your chest all the way down to the floor and extending your arms to full lockout at the top. This will allow for the most muscle activation and growth. Don’t worry about the dangers of lockout unless you are making mistake number 9. It's part of proper push-up form.
    The second mistake when it comes to the pushup is not reaching the ground with your chest first. Often enough, people will allow their hips to sag through the pushup, meaning that below the waist will hit the ground first. On the other hand, keep the hips high means that the head will reach the ground first. To correct this, keep the lower back in a neutral position by assuming a posterior pelvic tilt. This will ensure that your hips are neither too high or too low, allowing your proper target point to reach the ground first.
    Next, neck positioning could be hindering your ability to grow muscle using the pushup due to it’s ability to cut the range of motion once again. By craning your neck, you are creating the illusion of being close enough to the ground which means that your chest has not reached the ground. Make sure to keep your neck as neutral as possible throughout the movement!
    The fourth most common mistake is having the wrong width with hand placement. While everyone’s placement will be slightly different, there is a way to find the one that is best for you. Laying face down on the ground, simply reach your arms overhead and then slide them down until your elbows are at about 45-60º. From here, slide your hands down to about shoulder height and press your body up.
    This mistake, while relating to your hands, will have serious repercussions on your shoulders if you don’t get it right. A proper pushup tutorial is going to make sure that your hands are rotated outwards, to about 2 o’clock. Having your fingers facing inwards and towards each other will flare your elbows and put your shoulders into internal rotation. Rotating your hands in might feel better for someone with wrist discomfort.
    The sixth pushup mistake relates back to what I call the “Master Tip” that applies to every chest exercise. That is to unshrug your shoulders. By keeping your shoulders shrugged, you are losing key stability in the exercise as well as allowing the shoulders to dominate the movement. So, to make sure you get the most out of this exercise, keep your shoulder blades back and down throughout.
    The next mistake you are making when doing pushups is directly related to the last one, regarding stability and muscle dominance; you have sloppy shoulder blade mechanics. You might have been told to protract the scapulae at the top of the movement, but the problem here is that you are now allowing the shoulders to take the brunt of the effort of the pushup. Keeping the chest in front of the delts is important if you are trying to build a bigger chest by doing pushups in the first place.
    Mistake number eight is that your body path is wrong when doing pushups. Instead of going straight up and down, you want to push your body at an angle, similar to what you would do with a bench press. By slightly pivoting off your toes, you will be able to descend forward and then push yourself up and back. This will also allow you to keep your elbows stacked over your wrists, which is key for proper pushup mechanics.
    Too often, in an effort to get more pushups done more quickly, we speed through out reps. This will either cut the range of motion down (as is mistake number one) or, if moving through full range of motion, adds velocity to lockout which can be problematic. Instead, take a 2 second approach; 2 seconds on the way down and 2 seconds on the way up. This will ensure full range of motion and remove velocity from the equation.
    The final mistake on this list is one that I covered in detail in another pushup video that I will link for you below.
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  • @athleanx
    @athleanx  2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    *NOTIFICATION SQUAD “FAST ACTION” Q&A* - Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video’s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT!!) and I will pick 10 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers will be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!

    • @SpaceLighting204
      @SpaceLighting204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What Is The Most Effective Exercise?

    • @varkxx
      @varkxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How to strengthen the rotator cuff for shoulder injury

    • @sasquatchsam987
      @sasquatchsam987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What muscles do I got to build/make stronger in order to do push-ups? Because I can't even do one. I'm also fat so idk

    • @jhonalexander2909
      @jhonalexander2909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please make a Video on Full Body (POWER) Workout.
      I mean (Strength + Speed) = POWER.

    • @abdullahbitar984
      @abdullahbitar984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the best way to fuse calisthenics and weight lifting in a routine?

  • @apemenlu
    @apemenlu ปีที่แล้ว +719

    0:06 1. full range motion
    0:40 2. target zone
    1:45 3. neck
    2:18 4. width of the hands
    3:28 5. hands, elbows and wrists
    4:58 6. shoulders un-shrugged
    5:46 7. shoulder blades
    7:03 8. body path
    8:06 9. speed
    9:09 10. programming
    You're welcome.

  • @ksaipraneethreddy
    @ksaipraneethreddy ปีที่แล้ว +473

    I used to do 40-50 reps in one go, but never felt that burn down abdomen or in the chest, felt I'm missing something.
    So I saw this tutorial of yours, corrected my form.
    Do you know how many I did?
    Just able to get 7 in one go, but believe me those were the best pushups I've done in my life. Thanks for this. Form is everything,not the reps.

    • @kgs3851
      @kgs3851 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I used to do 40-50 reps in one go, but never felt that burn down abdomen or in the chest, felt I'm missing something.
      So I saw this tutorial of yours, corrected my form.
      Do you know how many i did?
      Just able to get 75 in one go, but believe me those were the best pushups I've done in my life. Thanks for this. Reps is everyting ,not the form.

    • @user-yx3ht7tv1x
      @user-yx3ht7tv1x ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @@kgs3851 I used to piss my pants in sleep now i piss my pants at work

    • @kgs3851
      @kgs3851 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@user-yx3ht7tv1x nice

    • @mahmud7645
      @mahmud7645 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @user-yx3ht7tv1x
      @user-yx3ht7tv1x ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mahmud7645 God bless you too Christian brother

  • @dailydoseofmedicinee
    @dailydoseofmedicinee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    They work the triceps, pectoral muscles, and shoulders. When done with proper form, they can also strengthen the lower back and core by engaging (pulling in) the abdominal muscles.👍

    • @grommie
      @grommie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This is not for people with a backpain. First you need to streighten the core.

    • @Mojo-pl3oj
      @Mojo-pl3oj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@grommie body weight movements allow for someone dealing with disc herniation and back issues to still train while performing their mandatory PT and core exercises. Struggled with it for 3 years spreading to my legs. When I got rid of the barbell the back was no longer much of an issue and was able to handle push ups, pull ups, chin ups, along with my rehab exercises. Getting underneath a barbell is what will most likely cause further compression. In physical therapy for my back which was great, they had me deadlifting, rowing, sled pushes, sled drags, pushing exercises, butt, legs and core. However if we’re talking about a 55 year old with the back issue then yeah I’d say that’s different. I’m only 30.

    • @aleczander3457
      @aleczander3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wow u r smart, also the grass is green and the sky is blue...

    • @grommie
      @grommie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Mojo-pl3oj i am 43, and since a few weeks i am able to do these excercises after jeff vids about streighting my core. Jeff is more helpfull then the ones a payed for.

    • @debonairdevil1523
      @debonairdevil1523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@grommie so much value in Jeff's free content on youtube.

  • @MagicSwagget12
    @MagicSwagget12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    This guy is such a legend, he goes over all the details that other trainers seem to neglect for some reason

    • @nicolassabbagha8146
      @nicolassabbagha8146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he did like a thousand push up just for the vid😍

    • @InvadersMustDie1918
      @InvadersMustDie1918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      They don't neglect, they just don't even know how to do it properly. Or if they know, they lie the audience.

    • @jatekforditok
      @jatekforditok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or dont even know..

    • @goatfish07
      @goatfish07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's one thing to read these concepts and get a certification. It's another to really fully understand them, and also be able to reliably explain them to others which sets apart a guy like Jeff.
      He simply understands the concepts much more comprehensively, and is very effective in conveying these concepts to others.

    • @goatfish07
      @goatfish07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Gibran Camus Thank you for the suggestions. I've seen some of Mike Israetel's stuff, but the other guys are new to me. I'm checking them out now.

  • @thedeathofaman
    @thedeathofaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    I'm really glad you covered wrist pain. It's what really puts me off of push ups after a while. Great video thanks!

    • @randallmason9687
      @randallmason9687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I use the Perfect Push Up handles. My wrists only bend back about 45 degrees.

    • @justaaron2558
      @justaaron2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here. Almost had to quit doing push ups due to elbow and wrist pain. This is a very helpful video. I know I appreciate the advice.

    • @ozmo22
      @ozmo22 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What I found the best thing for that is close fist push up, puts no pressure on your wrists at all. It's the only kind of push ups I do now.

    • @alpanalaskar163
      @alpanalaskar163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same bro

    • @Struggler12349
      @Struggler12349 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me its the ankle pain stopping me from running

  • @CalikL
    @CalikL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    No 10min intro/sponsor BS, straight to the point, love it

    • @dan1e1473
      @dan1e1473 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What's wrong with sponsors? I agree that many intros are annoying, but if someone is providing good content and gets a sponsor I'll be happy for them

    • @i_want_my_shuggah
      @i_want_my_shuggah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dan1e1473exactly

  • @basementdweller235
    @basementdweller235 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel like i was lied to with the shoulder retracting and protracting tip. I’m glad you pointed that out because that was the main reason i never felt my chest being used until maybe 10-15 reps in.

  • @primalperry5667
    @primalperry5667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +552

    absolutely love this level of form explanation. Learned a lot here. One of the best videos I've seen from yall, thanks!!

    • @athleanx
      @athleanx  2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    • @pjny21
      @pjny21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's probably more effective the teaching the proper way. haha. Knowing what not to do is probably easier to understand (at least for me).

    • @timmungenast8231
      @timmungenast8231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@athleanx Thank you for this video, Jeff. I'm 61, and I've hurt myself a lot less since following your videos! Honestly, when I do hurt myself, it's because I'm deviating from what you said to do.

    • @mr.truth_
      @mr.truth_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@athleanx Excuse me Jeff, are there some varations to hit differents muscle areas with the floor fuckers exercise?

    • @TAWei-hi6uv
      @TAWei-hi6uv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mr.truth_ His "stop doing 100 pushups a day" vid has some variations. Floor fuckers lol

  • @alexanderselivanov3323
    @alexanderselivanov3323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Man! I have struggled from wrist pain every time doing push-ups and with this video it’s gone! I’ve done 20+ with no pain and I felt it differently! It was so smooth and I felt power going out of my chest! Thank you!

  • @willicedoyle8772
    @willicedoyle8772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’ve always had an issue of my elbows slightly popping when doing push-ups. His technique of aligning the elbows with my hands totally fixed that. I love his videos.

    • @Giwii-ojimin
      @Giwii-ojimin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine do that when I start. I thought this was the arms warming up.

  • @runems
    @runems 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Perfect timing for this vid, thanks Jeff. Since week 2 of 1 below xero I started getting left shoulder impingement with the pushup variations, I have been doing your physio exercises from an earlier you tube episode and it has been helping, although I have had to hold back a bit when going to failure. It's training morning again, week 4 day 3 of 1 below, will try these tips now, awesome stuff, thanks again.

  • @ghill00
    @ghill00 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have a head injury that makes it difficult to focus on more than one thing at once so I don't think I can simultaneously think about ten different things, especially while doing something physical, but I can at least fix my arm/hand form and speed control

    • @TheDoosh79
      @TheDoosh79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry, I have no head injury and I can't focus on ten different things whilst trying to exercise either. Talk about over complicating things.

    • @VayneXzerO
      @VayneXzerO ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheDoosh79 that's because you're trying to do all ten things at once. why not implement one thing first until they become ingrained in muscle memory before adding another one? talk about overcomplicating things.

    • @BILLYBILLBEANO
      @BILLYBILLBEANO ปีที่แล้ว

      The more you do and try you will gain the experience. i find with most exercises there's always so much to think about. After time you master them and yourself. It's good to come back to the video or other videos to get a lil refresher course to make sure you're on the right track.

  • @nathanielbrengle7260
    @nathanielbrengle7260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've watched a bunch of your work. I've done a couple programs even. And somehow this is the most impactful video of yours I've seen. You've changed how I do pull ups and now push ups. Thank you.

  • @MadMaxBLD
    @MadMaxBLD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Clear, concise explanation without filler, good footage showing all I needed to see to correct my mistakes. Great video!

  • @jumpskirt
    @jumpskirt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for another excellent instruction, Jeff! I really learned a lot.

  • @IxxSUBSONICxxI
    @IxxSUBSONICxxI ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love this ! I’ve been getting a lot of pain lately in my shoulders. These tips have given me the perfect push up

  • @What-sf5ey
    @What-sf5ey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thank you so much, Jeff. I was just struggling with this too. I got a lot of wrist pain from doing the push-up wrong yesterday. I noticed the differences immediately after applying what you taught in this video. 👍 Impeccable timing

  • @aaronbernath3554
    @aaronbernath3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Already ahead of you Jeff! I already watched the 100 pushups video. I'm now dutifully and religiously doing 101 a day instead. Thank you so much for your videos and guidance!

  • @suzu363
    @suzu363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always a wealth of information. Thank you Jeff❣

  • @plasticdeath31
    @plasticdeath31 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and well timed, thanks! Started a monthly push up challenge three days ago, this has really helped me tidy my form.

  • @richteffekt
    @richteffekt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you; great stuff, as usual. One thing when controlling speed/time: when varying for time (2 secs up-down, then 3 secs up-down, then 4, then either higher numbers or back down again) you can add an instant new exercise to your routine.

  • @slm_gt4611
    @slm_gt4611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I have made so many of these mistakes. THANK YOU!!! Thorough & detailed instructions!

  • @farmerdude3578
    @farmerdude3578 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you . Great information.

  • @keavepoh2486
    @keavepoh2486 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great advise on "shoulder blade mechanics", opposite of many other videos online. Made me understood why my shoulders gets the brunt by following those protraction advises online.

  • @awesomechael3691
    @awesomechael3691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The one valuable key i took away from this video was to imagine the pushing the bicep forward during each rep. This really helped to use more of my chest, which previously my shoulder would hurt alot.

  • @germanshepherd8187
    @germanshepherd8187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great stuff Jeff ! Did not know I was making a few mistakes even though I did develop a good chest with push ups. Thanks buddy.

  • @brianmilburn1154
    @brianmilburn1154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Jeff! You always steer me in the right direction. Thank you!

  • @ayush6025
    @ayush6025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    “They’re called floor fuckers. “
    😂😂

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jeff's vids are simply the best - it often feels like an impossible task to weed out *ALL* the workout vids on TH-cam that teach you the wrong way...how does one know who's right and who's wrong?

  • @geraldgiovanni6627
    @geraldgiovanni6627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing! I learned so much and gotta improve the pose from now on 😎💪🏼💪🏼

  • @fabiopunk1661
    @fabiopunk1661 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clearly explained, including several subtleties. Thanks!

  • @60SecondCalisthenics
    @60SecondCalisthenics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Calisthenics PUSH UPS! Love it. The basic fitness exercise if you can do nothing else do some push ups. Thanks for the breakdown. Always great information. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @apoorva745
    @apoorva745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I LOVE when someone explains how correct posture FEELS like.
    Thank you sir! 🙏🏽

  • @jeffsurozenski
    @jeffsurozenski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME STUFF! THANK YOU Jeff!!!

  • @seninamak289
    @seninamak289 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very useful! Thanks!

  • @J.D.Mc.
    @J.D.Mc. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Sweet! For a hot second i thought i was doing them wrong. 💪🏼😎👍🏻
    Thanks Jeff, please keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.

  • @PapaChewieSurfs
    @PapaChewieSurfs ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Realized i have been doing pushups wrong all these years 😅. My form always felt wrong, and now i know why. Great video and invaluable tips. Cheers!

  • @epiqur6574
    @epiqur6574 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful! Thank you Jeff!

  • @johngriffiths7148
    @johngriffiths7148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jeff you are a global treasure.you have helped me correct so much in my form of virtually every muscle group.having followed you for the last 4 yrs at 44 I am in the best shape of my life.please continue to do you. You are globally appreciated .thank you Jeff.

  • @matthewcoombs4535
    @matthewcoombs4535 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man I just did this and what a difference to my chest muscles no more shoulder pain thank you so much

  • @worldofkyle7227
    @worldofkyle7227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video has helped me a lot. Now I know what are my mistakes for my pushups. Thanks Jeff 👍
    Keep up the awesome work 💪

  • @donovanscott8401
    @donovanscott8401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is super informative and helpful, thank you

  • @lafelixbr
    @lafelixbr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation! Thanks a lot for the free info

  • @slickbricknick123
    @slickbricknick123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m about to attempt Murph in a month for the first time and this was a big help. Thank you as always.

  • @Ray-ul9rw
    @Ray-ul9rw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much this is exactly what I needed, I recently injured my shoulder for the 8th time in a year, and now I can only do push-ups for chest, shoulders and triceps, so this video was a miracle.

    • @ebrelus7687
      @ebrelus7687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow you are a true RoboCop...

    • @Ray-ul9rw
      @Ray-ul9rw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Joe-hu7di I did, a little bit ago I took two weeks off of lifting and did physical therapy

  • @boxingbull523
    @boxingbull523 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! The hand placement has helped me so much thats what i needed.

  • @PureWealthness
    @PureWealthness 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really love this guy. His tips are easy to understand and to do as well. Plus, they work like a charm. Thanks for this video!

  • @timklein9348
    @timklein9348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey there, I am currently training for a half marathon next year while working out with weights and doing callisthenics. Apart from running, which leg exercises so you think are the best to compliment the marathon training?

  • @diharrygmail
    @diharrygmail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the amount of detail. Learned a ton in just one video and just on time for the burpee pushup pyramid that I'm doing in a few minutes (AX-1, Week 3). I realise I will need to slow down the movement to check many of these points, which is great, as I do want to get the most out of each rep. However, with the 400 challenge coming up next week, where the goal is to beat time, I hope I will not need to compromise on any of those technique points.

  • @kol3158
    @kol3158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, you nailed them all. Good comparison with the door hinge as well

  • @ArialTheCat
    @ArialTheCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! It’s very helpful! Can’t wait to improve my push-ups!

  • @luka923
    @luka923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Jeff! In your video about hernias, you've mentioned some breathing methods that we can use to continue training if we get one. Could you point out more about that? I really appreciate any information you can provide.

    • @ivoirtex_7618
      @ivoirtex_7618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to know that too..I‘m 21 and I probably got one or multiple neck hernias, what I would also love to see jeff is how does my scoliosis effect my training plan and the exercises I should choose (unilateral preffered?)

  • @BaddogSports
    @BaddogSports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:50 LMFAO! Many, MANY, "Floor F***ers" out there in my gym! HAHAHAHA!

  • @keysofdavid444
    @keysofdavid444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Athlean-X thankyou So much! Your insight is Amazingly well put and exhibited with such excellence. Just the tiniest little tweak at your instrunstctions makes the world of a difference between improper and proper form and pain and no pain. Thankyou!!!

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG! Talk about an eye opener. Something so simple, can become so complicated. Thanx for airing.

  • @jeffdavies433
    @jeffdavies433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use pushup bars because of some wrist issues a while ago. What would you say are the pros or cons of using pushup bars compared with normal pushups with the hand flat on the ground?

  • @robotop3244
    @robotop3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Jeff, first of all love your videos! Second- my problem is that I get some very intense pain in the inside of my right wrist while trying to do exercises like push-ups or bench dips,affecting my routine. Before I could easily do these exercises... what should I do to somehow do these exercises and avoid the pain while seeing the gains? Thanks!

    • @kevinopfer116
      @kevinopfer116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would go to a chiropractor, there are 8 bones in the wrist, one or more could be off causing inflammation in there, similar to a mild sprained ankle. Difference is, there's usually no pressure put on the wrist like the ankle making it less noticeable. That's my 2 cents anyway.

    • @parkmyhamsta
      @parkmyhamsta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you tested your wrist mobility? That along with weaker forearms can definitely be the cause. Once I strengthened up my forearms and worked on light stretches for my wrist, my wrist pain went away.
      Or have you attempted keeping your wrist neutral (ie holding a dumbbell or using your fist) or used wrist wraps? These can def help if that is the case - these will tie back to mobility like I said but these are quick fixes until you work up the mobility and strength.
      If those don’t help, then I’d def look into a PT or Chiropractor to check out to see if there are any underlying problems. Hope it gets well soon!

    • @kevinopfer116
      @kevinopfer116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, do his first lol

    • @robotop3244
      @robotop3244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@parkmyhamsta thanks!

  • @davidhall7275
    @davidhall7275 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo, a real useful bit of information.

  • @Fkhamir
    @Fkhamir ปีที่แล้ว

    Good points. Thank you

  • @Adones09
    @Adones09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chest touching the GROUND?!? Next thing you know, you're going to ask me to get my chin over the pull bar or even worse... go ALL the way down on the pull up!

  • @OXIR
    @OXIR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been training with 40 seconds each set doing weighted push-ups (with my backpack). 3 sets of normal weighted push-ups, 1 set of wide arm weighted push-ups and 1 set of decline weighted push-ups. Since about a month ago I've added a 40 second set of shoulder-tap push-ups. And I rest for 120 seconds between sets. My question is, would it be better to: 1) decrease the rest length, 2) increase the set length or 3) increase the number of sets or maybe add more variation? I feel like I should change it a little bit so I can progress more. I like my progress honestly and feel proud to be seeing results after a long time of exercising and giving up because of no motivation. I've also been eating way more than before. If an expert could help with my question I'd be very happy.

  • @vomaxHELLnO
    @vomaxHELLnO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips, tanks!

  • @peymany.a5071
    @peymany.a5071 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect guide thank you Jeff you are the best

  • @MauricioR1978
    @MauricioR1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Jeff, what's your opinion on micro-workoyts through the day vs one long workout session? For example working out 4 times a day 10 min vs a 40 min session.

    • @notolerance8218
      @notolerance8218 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you get back down and complete those?

  • @seuvagem1950
    @seuvagem1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips! I have severe pain in my wrist, which forces me to do it with clenched fists, resting on some soft surface. I'll try to do it right now. Thank you!

    • @timmungenast8231
      @timmungenast8231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I switched to fists on carpet and never looked back.

  • @ILoveWordPress
    @ILoveWordPress 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, thank you! As someone who relies mostly on doing pushups at home, I was worried about the hands placement. My joints were hurting me and I couldn't figure out why. Now I know!

  • @salvatoredigrigoli3210
    @salvatoredigrigoli3210 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You so much you are an incredible wealth of knowledge. I'm a beginner and this clear and simple advice is so helpful. You're an inspiration brother 💪😎

  • @Gxlto
    @Gxlto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Hey Jeff, how do you go about recovering from injury and strengthening the injured area? I've done physical therapy for my shoulder but it's still quite stiff and it bothers me during regular exercises such as pushups and dips. I'm looking for specific exercises and stretches, thanks in advance!

    • @D.H038
      @D.H038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This thoo!

    • @ebrelus7687
      @ebrelus7687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look into cold showers for recovery.

    • @Gxlto
      @Gxlto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ebrelus7687
      Man, my joint literally cracks when I exercise, I don't think cold showers are going to do much about that, although I do take cold showers from time to time.

    • @rogaldorn4759
      @rogaldorn4759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Gxlto
      Jeff recently released a video with an equally detailed description explaining his mindset there, since he just suffered a complex shoulder injury.
      Otherwise, check out all of his stretch videos. Muscle tightness or even shortening tend to affect not just the local area of the body, but radiate to others as well. Stretch, mobilize, strengthen.

    • @Gxlto
      @Gxlto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rogaldorn4759
      I saw that video given that Jeff has been a main source of information for me for years so obviously I don't miss out. I recently visited yet another doctor who examined me carefully and said that I likely have a chronic chest injury but have somehow strengthened the surrounding muscles so it's very difficult to spot. I was looking for specific exercises and stretches but I guess anything is appreciated. I'm just concerned about the effectiveness of this strategy compared to traditional treatment of the injured area. My shoulder still isn't at its greatest but stretching does help.

  • @TD-Z
    @TD-Z 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    finally *Leo Messi* came to teach me Push-Ups!

  • @kingchief4038
    @kingchief4038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate i just started putting push ups back into my routine, forgot how hard they can be this form guide is Geoff with divine synchronicity :)

  • @jasonsilewicz9198
    @jasonsilewicz9198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this one! I've always questioned hand placement on push ups!

  • @justgotwicked
    @justgotwicked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I realized I was doing #8 about 2 weeks ago. Once I corrected it, I felt it more in my chest than I had previously. Gave me a much better muscle connection to my chest

  • @TomF18
    @TomF18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me: Put on my gym shoes.
    Jeff: “You’re doing it wrong.”

  • @LordBaldyBald
    @LordBaldyBald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a lot more technical work with pushups than I would’ve considered and honestly it just makes sense. Thank you for these kind of videos!

  • @camarogoskrrrt3534
    @camarogoskrrrt3534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Jeff, this is my favorite exercise. Love push ups.

  • @prestonsavaya4675
    @prestonsavaya4675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Jeff! I started working out at 18, during that time I had a wrist injury, and just took a few months off the gym not knowing what was wrong, after 5 years I ended up going to a orthopedic and he told me I have something called mid carpal Instability and hyper mobility in my left wrist.. what do you think I should do, because I have not been able to work out due to fears of hurting my wrist even more while lifting. You seem like your the only one that would know about this please advise!

    • @gabriels335
      @gabriels335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think the correct answer is you should do safe, strength & stability exercises for your area of concern?

    • @benshaw750
      @benshaw750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Use light weights and focus on mobility of the wrist

    • @luckypasta376
      @luckypasta376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hyper mobility requires you to work on stability and strengthening it, I got hyper mobility in my legs, shoulders and arms and the best thing I’ve done is do safe weights to slowly strengthen it.

  • @OneRichMofo
    @OneRichMofo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Jeff,
    One of my shoulders is higher than the other due to a tightness in a particular muscle like the traps or perhaps the lats. This becomes a problem when I deadlift as I lift the bar unevenly.
    Having a physical therapy background, what stretches/exercises would you say people with such conditions should do?
    (Edit: I have been doing dead hangs, but I feel my right shoulder blade to be much more lose and free to move than my left so the right gets a better stretch.)
    Many thanks,
    K

    • @calisthenicsbeasttraining2068
      @calisthenicsbeasttraining2068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I will suggest u thoracic extension streches!! ....they are the root cause of many shoulder problems,,, it will help u for sure,it is my personal experience with same problem!

    • @zeimeris
      @zeimeris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      go to a pt to get your pelvic checked and leg length measured. if its not the case then pay attention to specific muslces

    • @Gruesome_j
      @Gruesome_j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Might need to get adjusted by a professional

    • @OneRichMofo
      @OneRichMofo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zeimeris I did, nothing there.

    • @OneRichMofo
      @OneRichMofo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calisthenicsbeasttraining2068 thank you mate will try.👍

  • @BKing007
    @BKing007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏🏻 great content and all the small details, time to get some good pushups in

  • @thelaughingfoxx
    @thelaughingfoxx ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful! Thanks! ❤️

  • @Rust-Pizza
    @Rust-Pizza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Question : As a beginner, Are doing only INCLINE PUSH-UPS & FLOOR CHEST FLYS enough to make a solid Chest ?

    • @koen4547
      @koen4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am no expert but I would say that only doing chest exercises doesn't work. It is definitely possible creating a solid chest doing only bodyweight exercises. I don't know what your body type is, but if you are overweight the most important thing to create a solid chest is eating less and sport more.( burning more calories then you take in everyday. ) When you eventually are not overweight anymore try to focus on your chest with your exercises. When you are on the skinny side the most important thing is eating enough proteine and doing chest exercises. I would recommend not only doing Incline push ups and floor chest flys. There is no one who just has a solid chest. So train other body parts ass well, it will help becoming more athletic in general.
      I would also highly recommend watching more of Jeffs videos, he has covered so many topics. It would really help you knowing more about fitness and becoming an athlete in general.
      I don't know your financial situation but I would highly recommend, buying a set of dumbells or going to the gym. It would really help reaching your goal. ( Jeff also has many programs which you could buy. They helped me a lot. Athlean x zero for example is designed for people who want to train only with their bodyweight.)
      I hoped this reply helped you. Good luck!!

    • @joejoe850
      @joejoe850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would suggest adding another flat push movement like normal push up or flat bench press

  • @NICKMICKGames
    @NICKMICKGames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been doing pushups pretty much wrong all my life according to this checklist. My benchpress is pretty weak as well so getting proper push-ups in will benefit me greatly.
    Thanks Jeff for putting the science back in strength. Going through a lot football years my chiropractor and physiotherapist for the team helped immensely.

  • @cliveradvan3414
    @cliveradvan3414 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. I did wonder if i was doing it right so now I have some some very important tips to observe. Thanks 👍

  • @DarrenHiltonHerbalifeHeywood
    @DarrenHiltonHerbalifeHeywood ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, that is SO clear for me now, thank You.😎

  • @frofro87
    @frofro87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jeff, what are your thoughts on intermittent fasting? There are studies on the health benefits but as someone who is very active in lifting and doing sprints, I find myself being very tired or lack of energy when I fast. But I find it hard to lose my last bit of belly fat without doing the fasting. Do you think the fasting is worth it or is there another direction?

    • @immaculatetoilet
      @immaculatetoilet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Intermittent fasting shouldn't affect your caloric intake, so as long as you're meeting those needs in your meal window, IF shouldn't affect your energy that greatly.

    • @kiddney
      @kiddney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you're only starting out, try keep it up for about 3 weeks and see how you feel. if you've been doing it for that amount of time or longer, just revert to whatever you feel works for you

  • @TopStrikerMaverick
    @TopStrikerMaverick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OGs know this is the third thumbnail Jesse is trying out

  • @DeJay7
    @DeJay7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I highly appreciate your effort to teach the world about an important subject with such great care. Truly.

  • @juliobarria2424
    @juliobarria2424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful, thank you 💪

  • @jeffherrington
    @jeffherrington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Floor F*****s ☠️

  • @shawnbrownfield9857
    @shawnbrownfield9857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My question is,will you ever invite a person from this channel to get a day of training from you in person?

  • @thunderoutboards1140
    @thunderoutboards1140 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome advice! I've been using a roller under my shins to make the rocking action easier.

  • @Supergforce777
    @Supergforce777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info jeff

  • @user-ru5sw3ss2u
    @user-ru5sw3ss2u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My arms used click and my shoulder used to pop occasionally after having done a couple of weeks of weights. After I stopped lifting, the pops and cracks went away, so does lifting even moderate weights damage bones? If I lift lighter weights at say 20 reps will I be saving my bones in the long-term?

    • @XHALE303
      @XHALE303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      From what i've learned of 100ths of videos & my own experience, it's usually the heavy weights that cause problems
      Make the lighter weights harder by doing your reps slower & focus on mind muscle connection. Resistance bands can help aswell.

    • @spectre24z8
      @spectre24z8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lifting weights doesn’t “damage bones.” Muscle and bone are intrinsically linked. Building muscle will increase bone and bone marrow density. Cracking and popping could be caused by a lot of things. Lift weights properly and intensely and the rep range matters a lot less.

  • @TheBlahblah86
    @TheBlahblah86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made a lot of these mistakes, back when all I wanted was lots of reps. Ended up with some sharp pains in my shoulders. Thanks for posting Jeff!

  • @nerdexproject
    @nerdexproject 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video! I do pushups weekly and hopefully better from now on!

  • @matthiasona
    @matthiasona 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can literally recyle every single fitness topic every few weeks/months as a fitness TH-camr.
    Its insane

    • @B_Slims
      @B_Slims 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of the older videos are lost in the algorithm. That aside, the newer ones do have updated tips, better editing, etc.
      At least better than a fitness youtuber turning into a drama channel.

  • @alexgblast3415
    @alexgblast3415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Being in the military and having to do PT tests I want to get as high as a score as possible! Thanks so much!

  • @jhay_vine5083
    @jhay_vine5083 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is gold!! this man never misses

  • @carlosa.9806
    @carlosa.9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video jeff push-ups and air squats are my fav exercises that I do 4-5 times a week

  • @ansarifitness9713
    @ansarifitness9713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving your content like always brother 😍🤗🤩