Awesome Push-Up Hack
 

Since my car accident last year, I continue to struggle with shoulder pain, reduced range of motion and strength. I also had a severe leg injury so I am still in recovery mode for that too. I have been struggling with push-ups. Some of my modifications included doing them off an elevated surface (weight bench) as well as dropping to my knees (at times painful due to multiple surgeries/swelling/etc.). Recently, I saw a hack which is perfect for me to improve in this area. Place a resistance loop just above your elbows, around both arms...what a game changer! You can adjust the resistance as needed. I have been using my Cathe fabric loops with great success. Let me know if anyone uses this technique and what you think :D

What does placing the loop above your elbows accomplish? Does it keep the arms straighter?

IT SUPPORTS YOUR UPPERBODY AND MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER!! It's a great hack, I just discovered it too a few months ago.

Same here!

I need to try this. Thanks!

Thanks for reminding me of this! I only learned it this year too - didn’t someone show it in a video? It might have been the Beachbody 645 program because they said you need the fabric bands, and I don’t have those Cathes.

I think you could use the latex resistance loops also. They just have more give than the fabric ones.

Sweet!! I have an iffy collarbone. I'm going to try this. Thank you!!

Thanks for the tip! Definitely need to try this.

Chele, thanks for the tip!

Are there any photos or videos demonstrating this?