There are going to be times when you are working out that you get to an exercise that is so tough that either you can barely do it (with bad form) or you can't do it (yet!). Do not get discouraged. Almost every exercise has a way to modify it. The point of modifying an exercise is to build yourself up to the point that you can do the regular version of the exercise. There are three things to consider when modifying an exercise:
1) Does this modified move use the same muscles? If it doesn't, then there is absolutely no reason to do the modification.
2) Do your muscles work the same way in the modified move? Muscle memory is key. The reason that many people struggle with a new exercise is that they haven't moved the muscles in that way before. The best example of a good modified move is doing push ups on your knees. Your muscles are working exactly the same way as the regular push up.
3) Am I still feeling the burn with the modified move? Even though the modified move is easier, it should not be so easy that you aren't working. Remember that the goal of modifying a move is so that you can build up to the regular version.
The thing I love about the programs offered through Team Beachbody is that they show you ways to modify most of the exercises. Personally, my biggest challenge is pull ups. I have been modifying them for 6 weeks now and yesterday, I was able to do two without the use of a chair! This just goes to show that modifying does work. Thank you Beachbody for showing me how to improve!!!
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