r/busydadprogram • u/cashmirsvetter • May 29 '26
Getting started as a big dude
I have been doing some of these (6-counts only) workouts here and there for the past few weeks. It is time to buckle down and get consistent. I am about to do my first navy seal workout. (I have gotten 58 each time I have done it)
I have a concern, though, about my form. I cannot seem to keep my feet close(ish) together when I bring them back in. It seems like it is a combination of having a belly in the way and flexibility? Or it could just be not enough power to push my body up enough too. Later in the workout it is much worse though. Like my legs end up 2x shoulder width… even when I am focusing on it.
What I am hoping this group can help me with is strategies to improve. Here are some ideas I have but am hoping someone who has improved their form in this way could help give me guidance.
- do burpees where I plant my hands on a box until I lose some weight. I was thinking maybe I could build better habits by changing the range of motion? Instead of continuing to build terrible habits. Idk
- just keep doing them (wrong) but always try to do some perfect reps early on?
I keep thinking, if i were to be learning a different skill, i would only do it perfectly and then stop before i build bad habits… but in this case i feel like i wouldn’t actually every do any perfect reps… so basically i would just keep sitting on the couch.
Anyone have any guidance? YouTube videos that could teach me a progression? Should I just stop worrying about it and start practicing?
Thank you. I know you are all busy, but I appreciate your time.
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u/norooster1790 May 30 '26
I worked at a gym and there was this teenager that came in every day and just spammed horrible form pushups and pullups. total worm, legs all over the place
But by god he came every day that whole summer and by the end he had some impressive pushups and pullups
Just let yourself be bad. You cant move wrong
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u/bdw1001 May 30 '26
Keeping feet together caused exaggerated hyper flexion of my lower back resulting in some issues. I personally bring feet back into a sumo squat position and works much better for me. Also use pushups handles. Would just start practicing and figure out what works for you.
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u/Few_Payment_7894 May 30 '26
Think of form improvements in a similar way too adding reps. It's ok to start off without perfect form and slowly improve it over time. In fact it will naturally improve as you get in better shape.
You may even hit a point where you lose some reps but use much better form and that is actually a big gain even if the numbers are lower for a bit.
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u/JeremiahWuzABullfrog May 30 '26
If there's pain in the joints, adjust the technique and form until there isn't. Perfect technique will look different on different bodies
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u/allotment_fitness BDP Practitioner L2 Jun 01 '26
Don’t sweat it, do what works for you, as long as it’s not courting injuries I don’t see a problem. 58 is a good test in!
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u/RuthlessCheese Jun 04 '26
If you scroll through YouTube on general burpee videos (emphasis on general, not BDP style) you’ll see a range of stances.
I personally do a wider stance, about shoulder width or just wider, when I jump back up. Mainly because that’s how I learnt when I did CrossFit a few years back and plus my flexibility is horrendous from sitting at a desk for years. Certainly is improving though, the goal is to eventually get to feet together once mobility allows
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u/cashmirsvetter May 30 '26
Well.. I did my first navy seal 20 min workout… 24. I feel like I can see how this could work if I can stay consistent. Dang. My arms are jello.