"Our athletes can't do push-ups well, so we're going to do push ups every day until they're better". So if I want to squat 500lbs but can't do it I should go in and take a crack at 500lbs every day??!! NO, I should progress myself to the point that I'm ready to do the do the desired task!
These are a great option for progressing someone who can’t do a regular push up or someone coming back from an injury. For either one this gives a quantifiable option on the progression. -
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Keep your shoulder blades retracted and depressed. Bend the elbow first and press with the hands, just like your bench pressing.
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In a rehab situation we’re trying to push a lot of blood so do ultra high reps, 100-200 total daily. Progress the bar lower as pain decreases. -
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For strength, progressions keep the reps in the 10-20 range for 3-6 sets. Very applicable to a middle school or high school setting. Again, progress the bar lower as strength increases.