You can try performing modified push-ups or wall push-ups. To do modified push-ups, lay on the floor as you would for regular push-ups, except your knees on the floor to help support your weight. You can keep your lower legs on the floor or raise them slightly, but do not cross your legs at the ankles. To do wall push-ups, stand about two feet away from a wall with your weight on the balls of your feet. Place your palms flat on the wall, a bit wider than shoulder width apart. Bending your elbows, lean into the wall and then push yourself back up.
You can do push-ups with your feet elevated to make the push-ups more challenging. Get into the push up position as you would for regular push ups except put your feet on a bench or step and place your hands on the floor.
Push-ups are an excellent exercise for building upper body strength and endurance should be an important element of your strength training program. Push-ups work your chest, as well as your shoulders and triceps. Performing push-ups can help build your ability to throw which is useful in sports such as baseball or football.
One of the best features of push-ups is that it requires no weights or special equipment. All you need is an area large enough to accomodate your body length. As you do push-ups, remember to keep your abdominal muscles tight to support your lower back. Also keep your face pointing toward the floor and your head in line with your back.
Allowing your head to bob up and down as you move can result in neck strain. When you push yourself up extend your arms as straight as you can without locking your elbows
If you have shoulder, elbow, wrist or lower back problems, consider modifying this exercise.
Do not allow your back to slouch when you lift your body off the floor.
Do not lock your elbows.
Do not allow your head to tilt forward. Keep your head and neck aligned with your back.
