The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First Push-Up!

Today, I'm presenting you with the Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First Push-Up!
What's up, Achievers?! Lauren here and today I'm taking you through a step-by-step progression to getting your first push-up along with helpful tips along the way!
You can find the podcast episode we reference here: achievingfitness.podiant.co/e...
Rather than utilizing fancy drills like slow lowers, or push-ups with band assistance, or isometrics, we think a simple linear progression on an incline is the simplest and most effective way to attaining that elusive first push-up with proper form.
Here's a general outline of a program that might be helpful:
Start at an incline that feels like a 6 out of 10 RPE - probably around belly button height is appropriate when standing next to the inclined surface.
Week 1: 3 sets of 8
Week 2: 3 sets of 9
Week 3: 3 sets of 10
Week 4: option to drop down the incline by a couple inches and do 3 sets of 8, or stay at the same height and do 4 sets of 8!
You can follow that progression until the incline you’re using is around knee or mid-shin height.
From there you’ll want to practice:
- Push Up to an Elevated Surface
- Kneeling Push-Ups
We hope this video helped you out! Let us know if you have any questions in the comment section below and until next time, sweat out; happiness in!
Lauren and Jason
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[@ericalee9845]

Thank you for this step by step tutorial, Lauren! I have been struggling with push ups because it feels like I have been doing it wrong. Appreciate all these guides on this channel.

[@JasonandLauren]

You got this!!!

[@heytinabee5532]

So comprehensive!! Thank you!!!
*bottom of sternum* is a clarification for anyone wondering- i liked how you said to aim for bra band (underbust) area on bar/block...

[@MsVanovariz]

Great video! Thank you very much!

[@LG-eg5ii]

I am so excited! Thank you Lauren!!

[@JasonandLauren]

You are so welcome!

[@sdee90]

Thanks Lauren and Jason! Love your insta page and happy to see your content on YT. I have been adamantly working on my push ups (twice a week) and by filming myself I notice even with tucking my pelvis my butt still sticks up. I'm wondering if you have any additional tips?

[@kimdrapic379]

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@JasonandLauren]

Glad it was helpful!

[@latonyakelly]

Great information! A smith machine will be ok to use too right?

[@emina2850]

Thank you so much! 🤗🤗

[@JasonandLauren]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@lailague]

Hey, thanks for this very useful tips! How much time a week do you recommend to practice this program?