Here's how you can do more push-ups! Part 1 Essentially, we have 3 tiers of pushup ability listed. Your training method depends on which tier you're in (these numbers aren't set in stone whatsoever): 0-5 Push-ups: work on easier variations to build up a stronger foundation for Full Push-ups! (while THEORETICALLY some would start doing Full Push-ups as soon as they can do one, it's rarely the best idea. For one thing, your joints may not have adapted to full push-ups even if your muscles have.) 5