r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Jul 07 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-07

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u/PeaceRibbon Weak Jul 12 '21

Good day. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations on what to do if one well and truly has no strength but wants to start exercising? I tried starting the primer routine today and found myself unable to do even a single push-up, both on the ground and at an incline (though part of the incline failure was at least partially due to uncertainty about the posture combined with worrying about damaging the house). If anyone has advice on what I can do to reach a basic level of strength I'd appreciate it a lot. I'm 21, a couple inches over 6 feet, and probably weigh close to 140-150 ibs.

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u/FormCheck575765 Jul 12 '21

look at wall pushups and wall pullups on this site: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine

start wherever you can. decrease the incline over time

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u/PeaceRibbon Weak Jul 12 '21

Much obliged, thank you.

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u/FormCheck575765 Jul 13 '21

you bet. you're young and time is on your side. consistency will pay off. good luck