Can barely do pushups solved!

[shrie]

@dawn16 Other way around: Right hand clockwise and left hand counter-clockwise. This helps activate the lats and is useful in horizontal presses (push ups and bench) and vertical presses (overhead/military).

 

[pankwood]

@shrie Seems similar to trying to get them to externally rotate!

ONE thing that has helped me do better pushups is focusing on the eccentric with a band.

At the low point, you might even be able to get a scap clap, which really helps to train getting your shoulders down.

 

[brendan13]

@pankwood Sorry what does that mean, focus on the eccentric?

Also, does anyone have a good video for pushups form with more little tips like this?

 

[pankwood]

@brendan13 Sure. Focus on the movement going down to the ground. Nice and slow, keep the shoulders in place, nice and firm. This is the opposite movement of the push. I like doing them with a band because I feel like it provides some positive resistance to keep my form in check.

Try fitness FAQ's video, he has very good advice:

 

[brendan13]

@pankwood Thanks so much.

 

[dawn16]

@shrie Ah i see. Thanks!

 

[duncangill]

@shrie Happy cake day!

 

[shrie]

@duncangill Thanks. Didn’t even realize it.

 

[thegoodlordsjester]

@shrie You can use this on overhead? How so?

 

[shrie]

@thegoodlordsjester It may be more for kettlebells and dumbbells where you’re hands aren’t in a fixed position like with a barbell or in a handstand, so my bad on that.

But you use that same “corkscrew” technique when pressing overhead to get better lat activation.

 

[thegoodlordsjester]

@shrie Ah thank you. I’m having a hard time visualising this though, do you mean slightly turning your wrists as you go up?

 

[larapinta]

@dawn16 I think you are backwards. Turn right clockwise and left counterclockwise.

 

[dawn16]

Right hand goes clockwise

 

[japxican]

@dawn16 The point is just to actively squeeze the chest. This seems like it could be a good technique for that though

 

[dawn16]

I just started doing that. I've never felt my chest burn before and I can bounce my pecs now.

 

[raf101]

@dawn16 Oh nice! I've been given the same advice for squats for my feet but never even thought of it for push ups... Thanks

 

[dawn16]

@raf101 Hmm, I've never tried it for squats. Definitely will next time, thanks for that tip as well lol

 

[selica02]

@pastorjeff2u Super helpful! My biggest issue with push-ups is trying to keep a straight back and not letting it curve in, but I figure that’s due to lacking core strength?

 

[pastorjeff2u]

@selica02 Makes sure you are contracting your legs, glutes and especially your core. I had the same issue as you and doing this fixed it.

 

[selica02]

@pastorjeff2u Thanks! Will give this a try