bent knee vs. straight leg push-ups- any pointers to gi...

[ChicagoJen]

Hello educated crowd!

Well, my new year's resolution is to convert from bent knee to straight leg push-ups while doing my Cathe tapes. I've started by simply doing ten straight legs per day after doing my regular workouts. After 3 weeks, i'm still shakin' and pushin' to squeeze out the last two. Eek, is there a better way?

Does anyone have any pointers to give me? Maybe some insight on making the transition? I can do this!!!!

Thanks so much, everyone. I look forward to hearing some of your responses.

Keep up the hard work. I know I will. It's Imax 2 time. : )

Jen

 

[kathryn]

Jen, 10 is pretty good! I'm the wimpiest weakling there is regarding push-ups (mainly because of past problems with carpal tunnel and having to modify my hand position whenever I do them---which I don't do often). You must have figured out some technique that works for you to get up to 10, even if the last two are a struggle. One suggestion would be to do as many good pushups as you can on your toes, then push out a few more by going down to your knees on the "up" portion, then doing the "down" portion on your toes (excentric strength--the "down" phase---lasts longer than concentric strength---the "up" phase).

 

[bfj]

RE: bent knee vs. straight leg push-ups- any pointers t...

Hi! I suggest two ways:
1) you can do as many push up as you can on your toes and when you feel you can't push any more continue on your knees.
2) you can start by doing even one push up on you knees and as you gain strength and form, eventually add up.

Great work!