Full disclosure: even as a Health Writer, I’ve never been able to master a full push-up. I consider myself to be fairly strong, fit and healthy, working out around four to five times a week, doing a combination of cardio (running and spin), strength training (weights and Barre) and mobility (Pilates and yoga) and yet, the push-up remains elusive. Is it my probably-less-than-average core strength (three children, what can I say)? Or are my arms weaker than I believe? Or maybe it’s a combination of lots of factors – regardless, I feel my inability to perform this move is a chink in my fitness armour, and one I’m keen to close up.
So, when I was asked to spend a week trying to master a full push-up, I jumped at the chance. Would seven days be enough time to show at least some improvement? To be clear, I can already comfortably do a few sets of push-ups on my knees, so I’m not starting entirely from scratch, but honestly, it feels like I am.
