how do I do sit-ups and push-ups?

Question

ok so basically, i really don't know how to do a proper push-up or a sit-up. i try to do both but because i can't do them properly i don't get the benefits. (sit ups are like me using my arms to do a sit up, i kind of swing them) also i have basically no stomach or back muscles to speak of, and my arms aren't very strong either, so additional exercising tips would be welcome

Answer 1

Push up:
Lie like a stick(straight) on your belly, then place your hands with fingers pointing frowards on either side of your face and push yourself up. Try not to let your body sag down or curve up. Repeat the pusing up and down.

Sit up:
lie on your back with your knees bent at about a 15 degree angle. cross your arms over your chest (like you were in a coffin) and continually lift your body from the waist. try to get your shoulders off the ground each time. it helps if you pick a spot on the ceiling and lift up towards it.

other: long walks on hills strengthens your legs and increases your stamina

Answer 2

Sit-ups

Answer 3

when you do sit-ups, you can start with your feet under the edge of a couch or something to help you. Keep your hands loose on the back of your neck, but don't pull on your neck! or keep them on the very top of the floor. push your chin into your chest while you go up the best you can.

for push-ups, you can start slow or on your knees. keep your legs straight, and have your arms start straight, not locked, and go down so that your chest barely brushes the ground or until your arms are at a 90 degree angle. to check if your butt is too high or sagging too low, you should definately feel the burn when your just holding yourself up either way.

Answer 4

To properly execute a push-up or a sit-up you have to engage your core muscles. Also try crunches they are just as effective and you'll have less of a tendency to fling yourself up there. Ill link you to websites that can give you tips and that have pics of proper form..... (also why not sign up with an affordable gym? many have specials that include a free session with a personal trainer that can help you get started.)

Answer 5

Do some basic push-ups with your knees touching the floor. Keep your body straight (from your shoulders to your butocks down to the knees). Hands shoulder width apart (or atleast a little wider.). Start slow and be conscious of your form. Try to do it in front of a mirror so you can see your form. Secret: its not the amount of weight or how many push-ups you can do..its the form when you execute it that brings the most benefits. For sit-ups, lie on your back. Bend your knees at a 45 degree angle. raise your arms straight with your palms resting on your thighs. try to raise your upper back with your pals sliding from your mid-thighs all the way up to your knees. Imagine yourself reaching for your knees. Whne you reach the top, pause and try to contract your ab muscles then go back down slowly.:) Cool?
:)

Answer 6

push ups:

http://www.ehow.com/how_3190_proper-push-up.html

it has links to all kinds of other exercise like arms...there's a video and written instructions

This is an interesting description of sit-ups

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sit-up_(exercise)

however, I like the way Stott Pilates does ab work, and also Denise Austin

Answer 7

push up

sit on the ground and go in a push up position like a flat but a flat back dont let ur buttox go up in the air









sit up


lay on ur back put ur legs up and bring ur upper half of ur body up

Answer 8

u need a personal trainer u really cant explain that without a demo

Answer 9

this site is great it works i been training with it for a while now .

http://www.karenvoight.com/articles/article.asp?id=273

Answer 10

practice