BEGINNER · CHALLENGE · 8 MIN READ

14-Day Beginner Push-Up Challenge

Build a repeatable habit for two weeks without forcing every beginner toward the same rep target.

Short answer: Choose a variation that allows 6–12 clean reps. Train on eight of the next 14 days, use easy technique days between harder sessions and rest when joints or form need it.

Choose your level

Use wall, incline, knee or floor push-ups. Your working set should finish with two clean reps still possible.

14-day schedule

DaysPlan
1, 3, 53 × 6–10
73 × 8–12
9, 114 × 6–10
133 easy sets
14Retest one clean set

Recovery days

Walk, perform gentle mobility or rest. Do not add missed repetitions to the next day.

After day 14

Repeat at a lower incline or continue with the 30-day challenge.

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Frequently asked

What if I cannot do floor push-ups?

Use a wall or incline variation and progress the angle gradually.

Should I train every day?

No. The plan includes recovery and easy days.

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