Push ups

[Berniej]

Yo guys,

Lately my push-ups are getting fuckin' boring, been doing the same old thing for a long time now.

And I feel like it's getting almost pointless doing those..

I have to do a dang lot of push ups to feel it in my arms.. I'm not the person who goes and does 100 push ups until he feels it, don't got that patience lol.

So my question is, does anyone know a way how to make my push-ups more heavy?

I thought it was a good way to keep working on my chest and arms at same time, if you got a replacement exercise ( THAT I CAN DO AT HOME, I DO NOT FITNESS!! ) I would like to hear it :).

Thanks in advance.

[Shiny]

like that or if you dont have any weights at home you can improvise with other items

[Steroids]

lol its extremely pointless.

you think doing them is building your chest/tri's but its ONE exercise, and its a bodyweight exercise for fat people. people who actually build their chest/tri's do about 5 chest exercises (3-4 sets on each), and 3 tricep. and they do low reps and actually use weights. join a gym. and before you say, "bro i just want toned and abit bigger arms/chest, dont wannt get jacked!". any decent change in your pyhsique requires you to actually take it seriously.

[Mr-G-Maul]

lol its extremely pointless.

you think doing them is building your chest/tri's but its ONE exercise, and its a bodyweight exercise for fat people. people who actually build their chest/tri's do about 5 chest exercises (3-4 sets on each), and 3 tricep. and they do low reps and actually use weights. join a gym. and before you say, "bro i just want toned and abit bigger arms/chest, dont wannt get jacked!". any decent change in your pyhsique requires you to actually take it seriously.

Its not for fat people really... go to a boxing gym they dont use free weights they do circuits its more for cardio and muscular endurance then building yourself up. Yeah alex if you wnna get bigger join a gym or buy a set of free weights and you will be sorted:)

[Berniej]

I got fuckin loads of weights lol.

I got 2 drumbells with adjustable weights, like a damn lot :/. My dad gave me all of his.

Plus I got a metal lift bar that I can put weights on + a bench to lay on and shit.

^ That might be a good replacement for push ups am I right?

I got the stuff, just need to know how to build up :/.

And I'm still not going to the gym, just not my thing guys..

[Steroids]

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/chest.html

go on that site, click on the links and watch the video's. so many chest exercises there. copy the form shown.

you don't just want to do chest btw, you shouldn't be neglecting a single muscle group.

[Mr-G-Maul]

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/chest.html

go on that site, click on the links and watch the video's. so many chest exercises there. copy the form shown.

you don't just want to do chest btw, you shouldn't be neglecting a single muscle group.

Yeah hes right train all your muscles or none at all. You will get thehang of it eventually eat right and train right and you will make progress

[Berniej]

Alright, thanks for the help guys.

I will definitely check it out.

Yeah before I just was to lazy to do more exercises lol.

I do abs, chest and biceps now. I should do more indeed.

Kinda stupid cuz this equipment has been sitting here for a while now >.<.

Can do loads with what I have.

[Smush]

You're obviously just doing regular pushups. Mix it up man.

Wide grip, diamond, etc.

If you really want a challenge, then just wear a backpack with lots of books.

L2Mixup.

[Kofte]

Alright, thanks for the help guys.

I will definitely check it out.

Yeah before I just was to lazy to do more exercises lol.

I do abs, chest and biceps now. I should do more indeed.

Kinda stupid cuz this equipment has been sitting here for a while now >.<.

Can do loads with what I have.

No legs? Can you get access to a gym, it isnt much more expensive than buying all the equipment and better

[Tom86]

je kan normale push ups doen maar telkens als je omhoog gaat duw je jezelf van de grond en klap je in je handen en dan vang je jezelf weer op, is veel zwaarder. Als je begrijpt wat ik bedoel:p

[Berniej]

You're obviously just doing regular pushups. Mix it up man.

Wide grip, diamond, etc.

If you really want a challenge, then just wear a backpack with lots of books.

L2Mixup.

Wide-grip push-ups ftw! Thanks bro for that one :].

Thanks for the tips Steroids, found loads of work outs I can do on that website!

@Kofte, Btw I got a adjustable barbell + bench, 2 dumbbells, exercise ball ( useful but lame :P ), like 100kg in weights (from 5 to 1kg weights.

So I think I'm settled for most workouts. Don't need to buy extra things.

What leg exercise would you think will be good for a beginner?

[Steroids]

squats are key, leg extensions, calf raises etc. all of which you will struggle with, unless access to a gym.

[Azburn]

when your doing push ups, try to hold as low as you can to tense it up