How do you build strength for push-ups when you can't even do one? Everyone starts somewhere! Before you start doing push-ups, you have to build a strong foundation and practice progressive movements that will help you develop the strength and proper form. If you implement push-up progressions into your routine and do them weekly, you will be able to do push-ups easily before you know it! Here are some common progressions starting with the least advanced: 1. Knee incline push-ups 2. Incline push-ups 3. Knee push-ups 4. Up-down planks 5. Push-ups Start with the most advanced move you can perform with proper form and do it to failure. Work your way down to knee incline push-ups. Doing this giant drop set will build a solid foundation to be able to move up to more advanced progressions!