Weigh in - week of Nov. 6

[kelownagirl]

Hmmm, feet on a fitball eh? Maybe I'd better start with 10 "girl" pushups. If I can do 10 without stopping...

[Veronica]

I've never understood the point of girl pushups. Maybe I've just never done them right. To me it seems to work more body parts to do regular pushups, even if you can't do as many.

Pushups with the ball are hard! When I'm doing them regularly I can do 12 - 15 in a set. I slacked off, so I'm back to 8 - 10.

V.

[kelownagirl]

LOL, the only "point" of girl pushups is that I can't do more than one real pushup.... I guess if I want arms like yours, I'd better start trying harder.

[Grog]

Doing just one is good enough. In about a week you should be able to do two, assuming you do one every day! I was the same and I built up to about 15, then neglected them. I'm down to 5-7 again. Will start working on that again right now.

[Dogmama]

If you can raise your upper body a little higher, e.g., put your hands on a step, a regular push up might be easier. A regular push up also works your core more.

Hand placement can alter the body part you are working:

Elbows close to body - working back of arms more (triceps) This is harder

Elbows flared out - working pecs and anterior deltoids

Hands closer together - inner pecs and triceps

Hands further apart outer pecs and anterior deltoid

In any of these positions, be mindful of stress to your elbows and your shoulders. The hands close together can be tough on the elbows & hands further apart can be hard on your shoulders.

[Veronica]

One thing I forgot to add. I'm 12 pounds heavier than "ideal" weight for my height.

I suppose I could lose 12 pounds... but I think I would not be happy.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

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You look awesome and yes, I want arms like yours. You do not need to shed a pound. You look great and are fit. I never cared for the "ideal" body weight charts.