Can’t Do A Push-Up? How To Start Push-Ups From ZERO

If you can’t do a single push-up right now, we’ll teach you how to start push-ups from zero!

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Push-ups are one of the BEST exercises you can do. They work your chest, shoulders, arms, and core. One of the biggest advantages of doing push-ups is that they don't require any equipment and you can do them anywhere.

If you haven't worked out in a while, it's possible that you can't do a full push-up right now. The good news is that today's video will show you how to do a push-up if you are fat or too out of shape. If you can already do one, we will also show you some more advanced push-ups that you can do as you get stronger.

When practicing push-ups for beginners, it is important to stay consistent and do 5 minutes of practice every day with rest in between sets. This is the key to learning how to increase push-ups from zero to whatever your goal is.

Push-up Progression Plan
1:57 Bench Push-Ups
4:05 Knee Push-Ups
5:30 Toe Push-Ups
6:23 Tempo Push-Ups

Some more advanced push-up variations include: weighted push-ups, incline push-ups, deficit push-ups.

Your friends here at the FFP,

-Dr. Balduzzi + The Men's Health Experts @ The Fit Father Project

**Disclaimer: This information is for reference purposes ONLY and cannot replace personal information you can and should discuss with your Doctor. If you have any concerns about your health, you should see your Doctor immediately. Results vary by individual, so we do not guarantee you will get the same results as any shown here or on our website

[Ray-tk]

I'm 15 and nearly 300lbs, starting my weight loss journey. Stay strong, brothers 💪🏼

[ThePinkSpider]

I love when you take impossible things and make them absolutely possible.

[stevemarenka]

I am an 85 year old male, ex Marine and retired USAF F4 and F111 pilot. I was always active but in recent years stopped doing pushups, though I did ride my exercise bike. Do a lot of hiking and walking. Following your plan, in 8 days I went from doing 0 pushups to 5. I stopped short of failure. Am sure I will do 10 in a few more sessions.

[bradstell]

....Thank you! Recovering from a serious brain injury. Relearning how to do everything. And lost all my strength not being able to workout every day as I did for 30 years prior to my injury. Thanks Doc. Keep them coming. :)

[steevtan]

I've been doing push-ups regularly for a while but had no idea about some of the advanced techniques you talked about. I tried some tempo, incline and deficit push-ups and wow they're tough. I could feel it more then some of the weighted exercises I do. Thanks for the great tips Dr. A, I always learn something new from your videos.

[Thrawnio]

Started doing 100 of those knee pushups for a week and already noticed a massive difference and can now do a couple of good quality push ups with chest touching the floor.

Cheers!

[malcolmmetty]

highly helpful subject to tackle as most people struggle with this no equipment exercise, walkthrough tutorial was straightforward and totally valuable, great material.

[stevevlahos]

As we get older, we realize that being fit if the most important thing to longevity. I can’t do one pushup, but will try with this advice/tutorial.

[theodorecook]

Dude this is amazing. I did HIIT training for the first time today and a large part of it was pushups which I've never been able to do. This way of working will be great for helping me build strength properly! Thanks!!

[langho]

Didn't know the wall pushups weren't effective, now I know how to do them properly with this video 👍

[beatrizmoreno]

Love the way he explained everything, it makes you want to do it and I will. Push-ups are always something that I am not able to do properly but with his advice I will be able to do it in no time. Thanks for the great advice!

[ismaelbouissef]

I just done my first push up today thanks to a full month of gym ...im gonna start using these tips ...thank you so much !!

[davidhanson]

I have always struggled with push ups so this was great to see a breakdown of how you can start and how you can progress.

[SWilson-le]

Hi, my name is Jeremiah, and this video has helped me a lot !I am 13 years old, and this has helped me to a proper toe pushup.😅 thanks

[Hamiii.o_o]

1:18 video starts actually from here
1:35 wall push-ups arr useless 😢
2:05 incline push-ups
4:06 knee push-ups
5:34 toe push-ups
6:20 tempo push-ups
7:18 weighed push-ups

[khalidamajoud]

Fantastic tutorial. I am struggling to complete two standard push-ups, so I am definitely following your program!

[londonemski]

Really really helpful. I’m 63 and trying to build up strength and push ups are my nemesis. I am inspired by this. Thank you!

[thedoc]

This is a great video for beginners. I just started taking my health seriously with IF and cardio and now it's time to build strength. I've lost 10 lbs already and I have 40 more to go until I'm normal weight. Thanks for the video!

[hamoonhamoud]

A helpful adviser on how to use basic push-ups. I hope to improve and become stronger by following this guidance

[deborahmarlow]

Are you also a mind reader🤔?I've been wanting to see how to do a push up correctly.I've never mastered push ups....I have hyper-mobility in my elbows and they have a mind of their own😁.Looking forward to trying this.Thankyou🙏