I'm 223 lbs and I'm obese and trying to do push-ups, but I can only do 2-3 push-ups How do I increase it?

Question

I can't balance myself up when I push -up and down because I'm obese,
I do want to get rid of my shaggy pecs and build a firm chest .
I don't know what to do.
I'm 5 foot 11 inches by the way .

Answer 1

It's going to take time. First try to lose weight. Walk everyday and no snacking between meals. Good Luck

Answer 2

Well I'm facing the same dilemma. I can not perform more than 3 or 4 pull ups. The way to overcome this is to do an exercise that stresses the same muscle group until you are able to the original exercise.

Since you can't do push ups, I would focus on do bench presses. When you think about it, it's a push up that you are doing upside down. Increase you bench press load everyweek by a few pounds until you are near your weight. At this point you will be losing weight and you bench press will be increasing at the same time. So pretty soon you should be able to do a good amount of push ups.

You should also keep trying to do push ups even though you can only do 3 or 4. 4 reps is actually good if you want to build muscle mass fast. Exercise books stress 8-12 reps. Which I think should be your target after 2 months or so. Good Luck!

Answer 3

good question. here are a couple things i would suggest. first, it is good to do another exercise that will strengthen the muscle group required for push ups. bench press or dumbell press would work. i would also do an easier version of the push-up, like the wall push up suggested or push ups with your hands on top of a bench or dresser. as long as your hands are elevated above your feet it will be easier than a push up on the floor. you can gradually use a lower elevation until you don't need any at all. or you can try modified push ups where you rest your knees on the floor instead of just the toes. this will also be easier. just remember with either of those to keep your body in a straight line from feet to head (or knees to head if your knees are on the floor). i would also do some core (torso) exercises. if you're having trouble balancing, that might be more of the problem than deconditioned pecs and arms. try doing planks - it's like holding yourself at the top of a push up, but resting your weight on your entire forearms instead of just your hands. hold yourself really straight and just breathe. you should feel it in the belly area. definitely make sure you're doing a well-rounded workout for total body strength and max weight loss and health benefits.

Answer 4

More exercise, push-ups alone won't get you back into shape.

But to answer your question about the pushups start by doing wall pushups.

Stand about 3 ft away from a wall, feet shoulder width apart, lean over and put your hands on the wall and do 3 sets of 10 reps. These are easier because you aren't doing your full body weight but will help you build up to more regular pushups

Answer 5

Try and make a game out of it. Every day try to do one more than the day before. Stay with it and after a short time you'll surprise yourself with how many you can do. Also doing crunches is good for the abs. Same thing . Start off slow and increase slowly. Good luck. Oh and "Sheeny" has a good point. Walking is really good for you and easy on the joints.

Answer 6

weights and cardio.
You have to change the way you live. It isnt just something you do for a while like Jenny Craig.

Takes time too. At 5 -11 190 might be nice if you are muscular. Without muscle - I dont think so.
You will be healthier too.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

it will take awhile. You should shoot for a short term goal that's reachable. Examples: Limit calories you consume in one day to 1500. Walk 2 miles in that same day.
Weekly goals: 7 miles of walking or jogging
Monthly Goals: 10 - 15 pounds

Just try not to deviate from your goals.

Answer 9

keep it up, don't let it discourage you. do 2-3 for about a week, try 4 the next week, and then more and more as your muscles get stronger. honestly, i think you're doing good, i can't even do 1 pathetic pushup!

Answer 10

you will increase as you lose weight. maybe just alot of walking for now. until you lose some more. try articles on weight loss and exercises on this site