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Footballguy
I'm up to around 45 now. Not bad for 1 week.
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One Hundred Pushups (1 Viewer)
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D_House
Footballguy
Finally got around to this. I just did the test, seems like 100 is a long ways away.
JMJ
Footballguy
Look at me!!! Look at me!!! 
When I do a pushup workout I do 60, 30, 30, 30. 150 pushups in 4 sets and I weigh 230 lbs.
I also bench 330 for 2 reps. Don't know my max because I never do a bench press weight that I'm not positive I can get for at least two. I herniated 2 discs in my back maxing out on a bench press 8 years ago and refuse to do it ever again.
I'm bouncing my pecs for each of you right now. Catch up ladies!
When I do a pushup workout I do 60, 30, 30, 30. 150 pushups in 4 sets and I weigh 230 lbs.
I also bench 330 for 2 reps. Don't know my max because I never do a bench press weight that I'm not positive I can get for at least two. I herniated 2 discs in my back maxing out on a bench press 8 years ago and refuse to do it ever again.
I'm bouncing my pecs for each of you right now. Catch up ladies!
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330 for 2 reps is almost like maxing out if you only do 2 of them. Yesterday I did 225x10 275x8 225x10, but I only weigh 197lbs.Look at me!!! Look at me!!!When I do a pushup workout I do 60, 30, 30, 30. 150 pushups in 4 sets and I weigh 230 lbs.I also bench 330 for 2 reps. Don't know my max because I never do a bench press weight that I'm not positive I can get for at least two. I herniated 2 discs in my back maxing out on a bench press 8 years ago and refuse to do it ever again.I'm bouncing my pecs for each of you right now. Catch up ladies!
JMJ
Footballguy
Good ####. That looks very similar to what I do. Normally I'll do a warmup set, then 225 for 10, then a set at some weight over 300 for 2-3, then 2 sets of 275 to failure, one set of 225 to failure.As for the 330 for 2 essentially being like a max since I'm only doing 2 reps, it really isn't. I work out alone (hate working out with a partner) and I don't use a spotter either. So when I do it without a spotter for 2 that means they are clean reps. If I had a spotter there I'd definitely try and get a 3rd, would probably do a 4th that was 60% me, 40% spotter.The most I'll do is tell someone before I do the set who is standing near me to listen in case I yell "help." I tell them not to help me no matter how the struggle looks if I struggle. I tell them that if I need help, they'll clearly hear me call for it. Mentally I feel like not having a spotter behind the bench allows me to do things I wouldn't be able to if they were there because it creates a mental "do or die" scenario for me. I guess it is not for everbody, and probably doesn't make a ton of sense to most, but it works for me.How tall are you at 197 and how many pull ups can you do on your first set?330 for 2 reps is almost like maxing out if you only do 2 of them. Yesterday I did 225x10 275x8 225x10, but I only weigh 197lbs.Look at me!!! Look at me!!!When I do a pushup workout I do 60, 30, 30, 30. 150 pushups in 4 sets and I weigh 230 lbs.I also bench 330 for 2 reps. Don't know my max because I never do a bench press weight that I'm not positive I can get for at least two. I herniated 2 discs in my back maxing out on a bench press 8 years ago and refuse to do it ever again.I'm bouncing my pecs for each of you right now. Catch up ladies!
5'11"I don't really do pull ups that much. I usually just do the free weight lat machine, or the lat pull down.I take it you don't put the clips on the end if you don't use a spotter.Good ####. That looks very similar to what I do. Normally I'll do a warmup set, then 225 for 10, then a set at some weight over 300 for 2-3, then 2 sets of 275 to failure, one set of 225 to failure.As for the 330 for 2 essentially being like a max since I'm only doing 2 reps, it really isn't. I work out alone (hate working out with a partner) and I don't use a spotter either. So when I do it without a spotter for 2 that means they are clean reps. If I had a spotter there I'd definitely try and get a 3rd, would probably do a 4th that was 60% me, 40% spotter.The most I'll do is tell someone before I do the set who is standing near me to listen in case I yell "help." I tell them not to help me no matter how the struggle looks if I struggle. I tell them that if I need help, they'll clearly hear me call for it. Mentally I feel like not having a spotter behind the bench allows me to do things I wouldn't be able to if they were there because it creates a mental "do or die" scenario for me. I guess it is not for everbody, and probably doesn't make a ton of sense to most, but it works for me.How tall are you at 197 and how many pull ups can you do on your first set?330 for 2 reps is almost like maxing out if you only do 2 of them. Yesterday I did 225x10 275x8 225x10, but I only weigh 197lbs.Look at me!!! Look at me!!!When I do a pushup workout I do 60, 30, 30, 30. 150 pushups in 4 sets and I weigh 230 lbs.I also bench 330 for 2 reps. Don't know my max because I never do a bench press weight that I'm not positive I can get for at least two. I herniated 2 discs in my back maxing out on a bench press 8 years ago and refuse to do it ever again.I'm bouncing my pecs for each of you right now. Catch up ladies!
JMJ
Footballguy
Nope. No clips.And pull ups are my favorite exercise/workout of all. I fluctuate between 224 and 230 in the winter, and 217-222 in the summer.Height 5'9''. Big lower body also.5'11"I don't really do pull ups that much. I usually just do the free weight lat machine, or the lat pull down.I take it you don't put the clips on the end if you don't use a spotter.Good ####. That looks very similar to what I do. Normally I'll do a warmup set, then 225 for 10, then a set at some weight over 300 for 2-3, then 2 sets of 275 to failure, one set of 225 to failure.As for the 330 for 2 essentially being like a max since I'm only doing 2 reps, it really isn't. I work out alone (hate working out with a partner) and I don't use a spotter either. So when I do it without a spotter for 2 that means they are clean reps. If I had a spotter there I'd definitely try and get a 3rd, would probably do a 4th that was 60% me, 40% spotter.The most I'll do is tell someone before I do the set who is standing near me to listen in case I yell "help." I tell them not to help me no matter how the struggle looks if I struggle. I tell them that if I need help, they'll clearly hear me call for it. Mentally I feel like not having a spotter behind the bench allows me to do things I wouldn't be able to if they were there because it creates a mental "do or die" scenario for me. I guess it is not for everbody, and probably doesn't make a ton of sense to most, but it works for me.How tall are you at 197 and how many pull ups can you do on your first set?330 for 2 reps is almost like maxing out if you only do 2 of them. Yesterday I did 225x10 275x8 225x10, but I only weigh 197lbs.Look at me!!! Look at me!!!
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
I just finished week 3/Day 3 last night. On to week 4 this evening.
Interesting....................
I started my 12 yr old son on a pushup/situp routine a few weeks back. I told him to start out at 20 per set x2 for each (40 PUs/40 SUs per night before bed). His routine is to do the same number of each per set for 1 week then increase by 1 the next week. When he got to 30 per set for each I told him to start increasing each set by 2 per week. He is now at 38 per set x2 now for each. Noticeable difference in his body for sure. It has inspired me to give it a shot. Now that I have read this thread I think I need to start tonight.
I started my 12 yr old son on a pushup/situp routine a few weeks back. I told him to start out at 20 per set x2 for each (40 PUs/40 SUs per night before bed). His routine is to do the same number of each per set for 1 week then increase by 1 the next week. When he got to 30 per set for each I told him to start increasing each set by 2 per week. He is now at 38 per set x2 now for each. Noticeable difference in his body for sure. It has inspired me to give it a shot. Now that I have read this thread I think I need to start tonight.
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tri-man 47
Footballguy
Good for him!
Your son is up to about 500 per week ...that's about 25,000 per year! He might like that perspective. By the time he's driving a car, he could be over 100,000 reps. Have him keep logs! As he adds in other training and then specific sports, he'll enjoy looking back someday.Pretty sore today after doing W1 D1 yesterday. I know it'll get better but I hadn't done a pushup in about 5 years prior to this challenge.
D_House
Footballguy
After looking at the spreadsheet, I think that either the program has changed or I'm reading something wrong, because the rep numbers that I'm seeing on the website are different than those that people have entered on the FBG spreadsheet.
I did enough on my initial test that the website suggested starting on week 3, day 1, column 3. I did that regime:
14/18/14/14/22
the numbers that I'm seeing on the spreadsheet are: 25/17/17/13/15
Those numbers make a lot more sense for getting to 100 straight pushups in 3 more weeks. Am I reading the website wrong?
I did enough on my initial test that the website suggested starting on week 3, day 1, column 3. I did that regime:
14/18/14/14/22
the numbers that I'm seeing on the spreadsheet are: 25/17/17/13/15
Those numbers make a lot more sense for getting to 100 straight pushups in 3 more weeks. Am I reading the website wrong?
Ned
Footballguy
I think I'm going to do both, after I get through Week 1 of the pushups.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Initial test in at 16.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
In. Initial 13. Probably could have went one or two more...I sense a problem already with that.
Has the program changed at all? I look at the spreadsheet here and I only see a couple people go 10/12/7/7/max for W1D1, but alot of people fall between 11-20 with their initial max.
Has the program changed at all? I look at the spreadsheet here and I only see a couple people go 10/12/7/7/max for W1D1, but alot of people fall between 11-20 with their initial max.
Sand
Footballguy
Yes - they added a week 6 and also tweaked the numbers.
Ned
Footballguy
jamny
Footballguy
I got the flu on Friday of Week 2 so I did W2D2 again the following Wednesday. Couldn't finish the W2D3.
On Monday I started W2 over and breezed through it. Big difference. And I'm noticing more definition too.
Definately gonna try the situp one next and hopefully make a regular workout with the two once I'm finished.
On Monday I started W2 over and breezed through it. Big difference. And I'm noticing more definition too.
Definately gonna try the situp one next and hopefully make a regular workout with the two once I'm finished.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
Love the silhouette graphics on that site, complete with total rounding of the spine and hyperextended necks.
Tough As Nails
Glave Master
Late to the party...but starting this tonight. Initial test forthcoming.
jamny
Footballguy
Yeah, I was 3 short on Friday. Do you go back and start the week over or just try to do W3D3 the next time?I actually struggled a little with W3D1 today, but I'll blame it on Monday.
TLEF316
Footballguy
i re-start the week. Thats what it says to do. First week i failed day 1 (did it the day after my initial test). now i've failed day 3 3 weeks in a row. weak.
Tough As Nails
Glave Master
Not weak at all. AT ALL. I think most would quit. Or cheat. You aren't doing either of those.
TLEF316
Footballguy
fell 7 short on my last set on the first trydidnt finish my 4th set the 2nd time (that was a BAD day)fell 1 short yesterday (although, to be fair, pushups 26 and 27 were questionable at best)I'll get there. i can see myself getting bigger and stronger. i'm just at a wall right now. My initial test was 30. i bet i could do 45 now if i was fresh. In fact, i may try a max out before i re-start the week.
Tough As Nails
Glave Master
Initial test: 30. 27-30 were as hard as I've worked out in a year. I'm really debating on starting at "level 4". Getting to that 30th push-up was all that I could muster.
Edit: To add that I need a bit of clarification. I did 30. Does that mean I start at "week 4: day 1" when I start in 2 days?
Edit: To add that I need a bit of clarification. I did 30. Does that mean I start at "week 4: day 1" when I start in 2 days?
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Tough As Nails
Glave Master
Starting Week 3: Day 1 tomorrow night. :nervous:
Sabertooth
Footballguy
How often am I supposed to do the exhaustion test? I am on day 2
