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Dylan asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 7 months ago

Why can’t I do push-ups?

 I’m a 16 year old male, I’m also very healthy and about average mass for my age. My arms are pretty strong for my age because Iv done some weights in the past. I really struggle with push ups, and I mean getting 3-4 is a challenge. Why can I not do many? My friends can do 30-60 and Iv been trying to increase because it’s really embarrassing. Anyone know? Thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    Many people have this problem. Go back to doing bench presses where you don't need your arms to lift so much weight. Also you need to do exercizes that strengthen your core because back, shoulder and chest muscles do a lot of the work.

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