Yes, chaturanga is like holding the bottom of a military pushup -- hands close to the ribcage. I couldn't do it for about the first year I did yoga. Two modifications: (1) Just like modifying a pushup, put your knees on the floor, keep the rest of your body straight. (2) Instead of going into chaturanga, lower yourself all the way to the floor -- keep your knees up, your body straight, lower slowly and in control, but go all the way to the floor so you're on your belly.
Either of these modifications will help you build up strength toward a full chaturanga.
When you're stepping forward to the front of your mat from a plank or down dog, if you can't step all the way forward, just take two steps, or grab your ankle with your hand to help it forward.
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