am i doing pushups correctly ? [Video]

Gary_amsterdam · Post by **Gary_amsterdam** » Tue 29 Jun, 2004 5:54 pm

I made a video of me doing about 7, I guess its the easiest way, as explaining pushups on paper is a bit weird.

My arms are under my shoulderd and my elbows stick out a bit oppsed to the RM style were they are tucked in completly. My elbows are sticking out the way they are on the video 'fit for the best' I was handed after my barb.

I can do about 35 now. I usually do 15 every 15 minutes and add 2 on every 2 days. that got my max up 15 in about 2 weeks.

http://members.ams.chello.nl/m.lilley/pushups.MPG

lew · Post by **lew** » Tue 29 Jun, 2004 6:10 pm

NOOOOOOO!!!! not another bloody pushup thread

lew

Gary_amsterdam · Post by **Gary_amsterdam** » Tue 29 Jun, 2004 6:20 pm

lew wrote:NOOOOOOO!!!! not another bloody pushup thread

lew

lol, its just a question, all the other ones are too far down to be upped.

mercury · Post by **mercury** » Tue 29 Jun, 2004 8:13 pm

Bit hard to tell Gary , can you do it again and move the camera down a bit so we can see hands and feet

Grimey Vibes · Post by **Grimey Vibes** » Wed 30 Jun, 2004 12:16 am

I would make your body straighter as its a bit bent.

Gary_amsterdam · Post by **Gary_amsterdam** » Wed 30 Jun, 2004 2:06 am

Grimey Vibes wrote:I would make your body straighter as its a bit bent.

in what way? When my arms move down, my whole body moves down ?

Grimey Vibes · Post by **Grimey Vibes** » Wed 30 Jun, 2004 6:54 am

The problem most people have with push up's is keeping a straight body, its bent from position at the top, your body should be completely straight. If you look at the video are you telling me its straight??
Look at your starting position and at the top, you need to tuck your backside in as from there it goes down.

minimac · Post by **minimac** » Wed 30 Jun, 2004 9:56 am

Your arse is sticking out!

MM

Gary_amsterdam · Post by **Gary_amsterdam** » Thu 01 Jul, 2004 6:18 pm

minimac wrote:Your arse is sticking out!

MM

ok ive corrected myself now, thanks for the replies.

Edwards159 · Post by **Edwards159** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 2:29 pm

Are army pushups Different to those of Royal Marine Pushups?

mr-cooper · Post by **mr-cooper** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 2:40 pm

Keep quiet Edward! Another Marine vs Army pushup thread is NOT needed! If your that desperate to know, press search.

Coops

Edwards159 · Post by **Edwards159** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 3:14 pm

mr-cooper wrote:Keep quiet Edward! Another Marine vs Army pushup thread is NOT needed! If your that desperate to know, press search.

Coops

You could have just said yes or no

Ploggers · Post by **Ploggers** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 4:07 pm

They are different. Army pushups are very rigid whereas Royal Marine pushups are done with a much more fluid movement. This difference is based on the naval aspect of the Marines where pushups are done on deck. By the nature of being at sea you must correct your balance due to the movement of the ship.

Lance · Post by **Lance** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 4:09 pm

mr-cooper wrote:Keep quiet Edward! Another Marine vs Army pushup thread is NOT needed! If your that desperate to know, press search.

Coops

A bit harsh... is it that time off the month mate?

Proud Salopian · Post by **Proud Salopian** » Wed 11 Aug, 2004 4:20 pm

Do women do their press ups differently to the male recruits in the Army? I have heard that because of the female body the press ups are done differently because of the strain it puts on the pelvis. I was just wondering if the fitness standards are the same for female recruits who join the TA? Sorry to drag this press ups thread out but just humour me o.k?

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