Push-Up Improvement Plan

One of our Physical Education goals this current year is to improve student scores for the Push-Up Test. Coordinating activities that focus on upper body strength is just one way we hope to improve these scores.

The other way we would like to improve student Push-Up Test scores is by having them practice at home. I have always believed in the phrase "Practice makes perfect". Which is why I have created a daily push-up calendar for my students to follow. I am challenging my students to try this at home and I promise them that their scores will improve if they follow this plan until the spring when we post-test.

Below are some examples of modified push-ups that students can perform if they are struggling with performing an actual push-up. All of these types of push-ups have been demonstrated in class so students should be familiar with them.

• Push-Up Position (hold for a certain amount of time)
• Wall Push-Ups
• Knee Push-Ups
• Feet on Chair Push-Ups
• Stability Ball Push-Ups
• Hands on a Bench Push-Up
• Diamond Push-Ups (Hands close together)
• Push-Up Position to Hand Clap to Push-Up Position

Watch the video below for a detailed explanation on how to perform the 4 most common push-up modifications: