How do I prepare for this push-up fitness test?

[Haley]

I'm a freshman in highschool, and we are doing fitness tests in p.e. the next test coming up is for push-ups...the problem is.. I cant do them! D: I'm not out of shape..I'm on a softball team and I'm a pitcher so I'm very active. How do I do a proper push up? Every time i try it feels like my arms will snap...any strength exercises i can do to strengthen the muscles used in a push-up? I really need help..

 

[Richard]

email me at [email protected] for my answer to this question, which is too long for Yahoo! Answers. It also contains a prototype training plan. Hope to hear from you soon.

 

[Lynn]

If you're in shape but can't do a particular exercise, you may have some localized muscle weakness. Which muscles are the ones that feel like they're failing? Do isolation exercises to strengthen them.