Standard Push

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Standard Push

How can I train myself to do a proper push up?

ummm well i would like to build some muscle by being able to do standard push ups properly...but i think im doing them wrong. I know they're quite hard at first, but i'm not able to get my arms at a 90 degree angle when lifting myself down, if you know what i mean, so basically i can't get low enough. Are there any exersises I can do to help me become stronger to hold my body weight to do a proper push up?

thanks

well Sophia,
you need to improve the ATP supply in your biceps and triceps in order for you to support yourself sufficiently in a front support position,
you can begin to train yourself to do this by holding the plank position of practising isotonic contractions in your push up, I advise you continue to press ups as you are but slow them down so it encourages your muscles to work harder as your triceps are forced to continue contracting,
you should use the overload principle of training to develop this skill and as a part of this you can increase your frequency, intensity and time.
frequency could be by training more often a week, intensity would be by increasing the sets and doing a high number of repititions and time would be increase the length of time you daily do the activity.
You could use circuit training to develop this

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