Why Can’t I Do Push-Ups?

Do you forget to breathe when doing the exercise?

Do you have difficulties keeping your core straight?

Does your wrist hurt after doing push-ups?

Do you avoid working out your legs?

Do you have pain in your neck when doing push-ups?

Do you have joint and/or tendon issues?

Do you have a weak core?

Do you have a poor form when doing push-ups?

Do you have tight forearm muscles?

Do you have bad shoulder stability?

Based on your answers, you are displaying some problems of doing push-ups. Push-up is one of the most classic and popular exercises that have been around for many years. The exercise engages all your muscles, from head to toe. Besides, you don’t need any equipment to perform the exercise, and you can do it anywhere and at any time. However, some people have difficulties doing this exercise as it requires you to have complete body control. There are several reasons you can’t do a proper push-up, such as having a weak core or not training your legs. If push-ups are hard, try to perform core strengthening exercises first, such as plank position.

Based on your answers, you are displaying various problems related to doing push-ups. Sometimes, the issue is having a weak core, that makes your butt and hips drop. Besides, your joints will need to be able to carry your body weight. If push-ups are hard, try to perform core strengthening exercises first, such as plank position. Also, remember that you can always ask help from a (qualified) personal trainer to reach your fitness goals.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who can’t do push-ups. Reasons for this can be poor mobility and stability, weak wrists, tight forearm muscles, and bad shoulder stability. If you are a beginner, do not rush to do push-ups. You may be putting too much stress to your body. Try wall-ups, then tabletop push-ups, later inclined push-ups, and if those go well, you can move on to ankle push-ups. Only if you master all of those, you are ready for traditional push-ups! Also, remember that you can always ask help from a (qualified) personal trainer to reach your fitness goals.