Push up Question

[bigchris0852]

When i get ready to do push ups i get in push up form and when i start to do a push up and i go to push my self up it feels like im only usin my arms, i feel alot of tension in my biceps , and it feels the same way when i use push up pros.

Am i doing something wrong, or am i not strong enough for push ups yet?

[willldabeast]

biceps? thats weird, try altering your hand position, but it is possible your arms are just weaker and you are feeling that more

[bigchris0852]

thats what i was thinking too, i have pretty weak shoulders...could that be it?

[gixxer0.6g]

A pushup should be hitting your chest and tris.

[bigchris0852]

Originally Posted by gixxer0.6g

A pushup should be hitting your chest and tris.

i know that but what im trying to figure out is why i dont feel it in those areas, and only in my arms

[gixxer0.6g]

Originally Posted by bigchris0852

i know that but what im trying to figure out is why i dont feel it in those areas, and only in my arms

Make sure your elbows are pointing out from your body.

[bigchris0852]

yea i got that down, i have the form down its just i dont feel it in the areas i need to, now i have Pectus Excavatum but could that play a role at all?

[cjfall]

i had this same problem and after changing my elbow positions, i fixed it...

your elbows might be facing outward so try to bring them in closer to your body..also look at your hands might have to bring them closer as well..atleast that's what i was doing wrong.

[vegasdsm]

Originally Posted by gixxer0.6g

A pushup should be hitting your chest and tris.

and your shoulders... (negg'd)

spread your hands apart further....

with a pushup, you can concentrate on several diff. muscle groups (mainly shoulders, chest, tris, and core.....)

cheers.....