Struggling to do a push-up? Get off your knees and try these two strength-building modifications instead

Woman with look of determination on her face midway through a push-up. She is wearing a sports jacket and is outside.

Let’s be honest, push-ups are not as easy as they look. Pushing your bodyweight up off the floor, while maintaining a plank position, requires considerable upper-body and core strength.

Before I started strength training, I was a long-distance runner with a weak upper body, so I know what it’s like to start from scratch. It takes time, but with consistent practice, you can get there.