I cannot do a push-up but its required I do 13 in the military... any help/tips?

[DivineAliah]

I'm joining the military and I cannot do a push up to save my life... In order to pass my basic training test I need to be able to do 13 or more. Does someone have any tips? Will they help me do push ups? Is there an acceptable easier way to do it so that I would be less worried?

[MyNameIsJonas]

Start but holding the push up position for 30 seconds. Then rest 30 seconds. Start again. Do this 4x.

Then work your way up to 60 seconds. Same rest period.

Start doing half push ups from your knees.

The only way to get better at push ups is to do them or some form of the push up. do modified until you work up to regular. It will take some work but its possible.

[Hubris]

Better start doing some reps of half your body weight, or something. There's no way to get around it. You're not just going to be able to start doing pushups. You'll have to build muscle.

[DivineAliah]

yeah I figured because I have no muscle!

[IndependentGal15]

Practice practice practice, do some workouts that'll help you do push-ups, damn girl I can't do them either But then again your joining the military you'll have to dodge bombs and all that, thanks for your will be service! Your really brave and I know you'll get through this because your strong and strong girls know how to get through the hardest things

[DivineAliah]

Thanks girl ;) I know basic is gunna be a bitch but I'm ready

[Climber]

Yes, you will have to practise. If you cannot do a full push-up, start on your knees and do series of 10 (or less if that is still too heavy). After a few weeks, try if you can do a full push-up and after that, try to increase the number (while still doing the other ones). Do not forget to buid-in rest days. Your muscles have to recuperate.

[kheserthorpe]

Either do them on an incline (against a table, or a chair, or a bench, moving progressively lower) .. or do them from your knees (your thighs should be in a straight line with your back - do NOT bend your waist). That will train you towards being able to do one.

[mutedaisy]

After basic training you will be able to do 30+ Don't worry, they build you up :D What branch are you going into?

[DivineAliah]

Army ;)

[mutedaisy]

I joined the Navy lol I wish you the best and hope wisdom guides you in your decisions with the United States army :)

[Anonymous]

Yeah, start doing pushups :P

It's not that hard to figure out lol. If you can't do something, train until you can. If you can't do that, the military is going to be rough for you.

[SnowHearth]

How many can you do? To that amount, subtract one. And each day add one to the result.

[Anonymous]

Really? only 13? In my school we do 20 in every PE class...