Why are push-ups so hard?
Because they involve full-body strength and recruit many muscles, push-ups can be particularly challenging. Lees verder »
Why is it so hard for me to do a pushup?
Reasons for the challenge include joint pain, strength deficiencies and insufficient training. If you struggle with pushups, you have options to strengthen your chest — by being patient with strength development, honing your form or choosing alternative exercises. Lees verder »
Do push-ups ever get easier?
If you're not using the right form you may set yourself up for injury (which could delay your progress even further) and slow tangible improvements in your performance over time. As with many other forms of exercise, push-ups get easier with regular practice. Lees verder »
Why are push-ups so hard for females?
Women, on average, have less muscle mass than men1, and have a lesser proportion of their muscle in the upper body2. These make it less likely than a random woman will have the upper body strength needed to perform a pushup compared to a random man. Lees verder »
