12/10/2026
Dave and I doing our Push-ups!
💪 OCTOBER IS PUSH-UP MONTH! 💪
🌞 Let's get stronger for summer! 🌞
October is the perfect time to challenge yourself, build strength and give your upper body some extra attention before summer arrives! ☀️
Push-ups are a fantastic exercise because they work multiple muscle groups at once, helping to strengthen your chest, shoulders, triceps and core. They can also improve upper-body stability and functional strength, making everyday activities easier.
And the best part? You don't need a gym or any equipment. Just a little space and a willingness to give it a go! 🙌
💥 YOUR OCTOBER PUSH-UP CHALLENGE
There are 3 levels, so choose the one that suits your current ability:
🔹 Level 1 – Tabletop push-ups
Start on all fours, hands beneath your shoulders and knees beneath your hips. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, then push back up. Keep your back steady and your movement controlled.
🔹 Level 2 – Knee push-ups
Start in a plank position with your knees resting on the floor. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your knees. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, then push back up.
🔹 Level 3 – Full push-ups on your toes
Start in a high plank with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows, then push back up without letting your hips sag.
✅ Remember these technique tips:
• Keep your tummy gently braced and your body stable.
• Lower yourself with control and push up smoothly.
• Aim for a comfortable, full range of motion rather than doing tiny movements.
• Keep your elbows at a comfortable angle
• Quality matters more than quantity!
🎯 HERE'S YOUR CHALLENGE!
1️⃣ Choose your level and do as many good-quality push-ups as you can until you reach the point where you can no longer maintain good technique.
2️⃣ Write down your starting number.
3️⃣ Practise regularly throughout the rest of October, allowing your muscles time to recover between challenging sessions.
4️⃣ At the end of the month, test yourself again and see how much you've improved!
Your goal is to increase your number by the end of October while maintaining good technique and full range of motion. Even one extra push-up is progress! 🎉
Remember, everyone starts somewhere. You don't have to be able to do push-ups on your toes to benefit from this challenge. Start at your level and build from there.
💚 Who's joining me for October Push-Up Month?
Comment below with your starting level — tabletop, knees or toes — and let's encourage each other to get stronger for summer!
