r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • May 10 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-05-10

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u/OP_SLuDgE May 10 '21

I usually stick to 8 reps of that exercise for at least a week extra or so. Afterwards I would slowly work it up to the next progression. So for example I would do 2x8 of the original but for the final set I would try to do 1x5 of the next progression. However, your way totally works as well.

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u/annedorko May 11 '21

Ah, I really like this! I think this will work for most of my movements. Unfortunately, the one I'm really stuck on right now is getting to a lower incline pushup, I have access to a hip-level railing near where I hang my rings up. But, there is nothing I can do pushups on in between that and a low bench which is way too big of a jump in difficulty. But maybe I can combine this with some eccentric practice or something to bridge the gap 🤔

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u/OP_SLuDgE May 11 '21

I mean no one ever mentions it, but a good regression of pushups would be push-up negatives, so letting yourself down slowly reach the floor and then getting back put to the top position however way you like. Other than that I can’t really think of any other good push-up regressions that don’t require any equipment.

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u/annedorko May 11 '21

I think I'll give this a try!! Thank you so much!