Thread: Problems with Pushups?

Ah, that's better. I deal with people who cannot follow instructions or comprehend information on a daily basis - I guess the Gamefaqs boards might not be the place for me to escape...oh wel. Now, to respond to the posts about getting stronger: I, like almost every adult American, could and would benefit greatly from increased strength and healthier practices. Of course, all muscle groups should be worked, not just pecs, triceps, biceps,...

From what I can tell, you have to push up straight. If you push up and bend your arms a little the board recognizes the weight slipping and doesn't count it or something. I just try to be as straight as possible.

Actually, the wider stance uses your pectoral muscles more, and a shallower stance uses your triceps more. This is why diamond pushups are so hard to do. So yes, technically your pectoral muscles should be able to push more, but that doesn't mean that your arms aren't weak if you can't do a Wii Fit pushup. So yeah, "get stronger" is the right answer. You could try doing bench press with a shallow stance if you...

Don't listen to the first reply. I hate nothing more than flamers on these boards ("you're weak" in the case replacing "you suck at game x" in others). A normal pushup for a grown man does have a wider base for your hands. I am 6 feet/ 175 lbs and I have no problems doing pushups, but the small hand base in Wii Fit causes me problems, as well, because of the awkward hand/wrist positioning....

It probably would have been better if it was designed so your chest would touch the board and it registers the push up.

From: SailorVenusSHS | #011 Well, nobody will get 'strong' by doing bodyweight exercises. Strong in relative terms, yes. Someone who can only muster a couple of reps will garner strength and become "strong" by their standards before diminishing returns comes into play as they improve. For the rest of us, calisthenics can help with strength, too. I bench 355 but still use push-ups as repetition effort in my...

From: Pow Pow Punishment | Posted: 7/27/2009 1:43:43 AM For the rest of us, calisthenics can help with strength, too. I bench 355 but still use push-ups as repetition effort in my powerlifting routine. When do you incorporate the push-ups?

I will just probably say that you could check if any problems are messing up. And probably check the corners.

My only suggestion is for you to get stronger man....the closer your hands, the more muscle is takes. Sounds like you aren't strong enough to do a proper push up because if you need your hands to be wider than the balance board, you aren't doing them right