Avoid hurting toes during push ups
I have a disability affecting my legs. For many years I excercised with a bench and weights to get at least some workout. At the moment I can't. So I figured I could at least do some simple things such as push ups, planks and the like. I have little control over my legs and feet, much less toes, so I need a wall to press my feet against.
I am able to do push ups and planks in this manner, but my toes always hurt quite a bit, so I have to stop much earlier than I probably could. I have tried soft shoes that protect my feet and softer surfaces underneath me, but they don't help much. Is this something everyone experiences and overcomes with time, as the toes harden, or does it only happen to me, because my toes are not flexible enough? Do you have any tips?
Update 2020: I now do them wearing very thick, closed slippers, pressed against doors or walls and it works reasonably well, but it costs me about one pair of slippers per month...
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If you can't use two chairs as stable dipping stations the knee push ups are a safe alternative. To get the most out of them, try high repetitions with low rest intervals between each set.
Update 2020: I now do them wearing very thick, closed slippers, pressed against doors or walls and it works reasonably well, but it costs me about one pair of slippers per month...
Perfect, If you keep up the good work you will eventually learn to do handstand push ups and planche push ups (easier than full planche) and the problem of legs will be entirely removed. It usually takes a few weeks to learn free handstand push ups and around one year and a half to be able to do planche push ups.
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