One Hundred Pushups (1 Viewer)

[Worm]

oof.

Barely completed D1. Barely.

 

[red_stapler]

Are any other girls doing this? I only did 6 GIRL push ups! I have noooooo upper body strength... yet.

 

[Worm]

Are any other girls doing this? I only did 6 GIRL push ups! I have noooooo upper body strength... yet.

My wife is doing it with me... she can do zero real pushups, but she finished the entire D1 10+ set in "girl" pushups. Stick with it.

 

[CrossEyed]

Sorry guys, gonna have to start tomorrow Got my hip adjusted today and I'm still pretty sore. I'll try to catch up by week 2.

 

[wildbill]

Sorry guys, gonna have to start tomorrow Got my hip adjusted today and I'm still pretty sore. I'll try to catch up by week 2.

 

[greenchuck]

In, maybe this can motivate me out of lurker status too.

 

[CrossEyed]

Sorry guys, gonna have to start tomorrow Got my hip adjusted today and I'm still pretty sore. I'll try to catch up by week 2.

Your hip can go out of place, just like your spine. I went to the chiropractor and he snapped me back into place. Sore right now, but I suspect I'll be feeling fine in the morning.

 

[noneother]

so what do you do? 100 pushups in row?

i'll be right back.... hold on

 

[noneother]

55...

got some work to do..save me the reading... what's next?

 

[beer 30]

55...got some work to do..save me the reading... what's next?

45 more

 

[noneother]

55...got some work to do..save me the reading... what's next?

45 more

now? just do 100 a day until its all in one set?

 

[Wyatt Earp]

Figure adding my info to the thread, and google sheet will keep me going.

D1 10/10/8/6/20

 

[noneother]

Figure adding my info to the thread, and google sheet will keep me going.

location of said google sheet? not seeing it... going for the other 45 now... my guess 2 sets, 30 and 15

 

[noneother]

30 in.... 85

15 to go

stats, 5 10- 190

 

[noneother]

16, incase I cheated somewhere

 

[-OZ-]

The great thing about pushups is once you get good at them, it's not all that hard to maintain.

(I do over 100 on the APFT and haven't worked the PU in a long time, I lift more now.)

I applaud those doing this on their own, it is one of the better, cheaper, exercises available.

 

[wildbill]

Sorry guys, gonna have to start tomorrow Got my hip adjusted today and I'm still pretty sore. I'll try to catch up by week 2.

Your hip can go out of place, just like your spine. I went to the chiropractor and he snapped me back into place. Sore right now, but I suspect I'll be feeling fine in the morning.

Was this caused by an accident or by normal wear and tear?Can they adjust knees?

 

[CrossEyed]

Sorry guys, gonna have to start tomorrow Got my hip adjusted today and I'm still pretty sore. I'll try to catch up by week 2.

Your hip can go out of place, just like your spine. I went to the chiropractor and he snapped me back into place. Sore right now, but I suspect I'll be feeling fine in the morning.

Was this caused by an accident or by normal wear and tear?Can they adjust knees?

Just the product of getting old, I guess. I typically need my back adjusted a few times a year.And no, they can't adjust knees.

 

[noneother]

found the sheet...

i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

 

[beer 30]

16, incase I cheated somewhere

Good, now that you're warmed up pop off 100 straight and you sir, are done.Google doc in first post as well as the program details.

 

[noneother]

16, incase I cheated somewhere

Good, now that you're warmed up pop off 100 straight and you sir, are done.Google doc in first post as well as the program details.

thanks..so i guess it tells me just to do as many as possible... just keep trying to max it out..

 

[CrossEyed]

found the sheet...i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

Click on the first link in the OP and read the instructions on the site.

 

[noneother]

found the sheet...i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

Click on the first link in the OP and read the instructions on the site.

yep. thanks beer sent me there... the way i read it, i need to max every other day... so i will let my first 55 be my max, and shoot for it in my first set each day.i'd be damned to climb three flights of stairs..

 

[[icon]]

Figured I'd give this a go.

Hit 26 on the first try without pushing to the point of arms shaking and whatnot. Seems like a fun program and I could use a little more upper body strength...

 

[beer 30]

found the sheet...i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

Click on the first link in the OP and read the instructions on the site.

yep. thanks beer sent me there... the way i read it, i need to max every other day... so i will let my first 55 be my max, and shoot for it in my first set each day.i'd be damned to climb three flights of stairs..

I believe you max after each workout or at least go until exhaustion but you only truly do a "max" set at specific intervals and I'm guessing on off days. I think you do 4 weeks of the program and then do a max set which sets the stage for the next weeks workout and so on. It's lined out in the specific sheets of the program.

 

[belljr]

found the sheet...i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

Click on the first link in the OP and read the instructions on the site.

yep. thanks beer sent me there... the way i read it, i need to max every other day... so i will let my first 55 be my max, and shoot for it in my first set each day.i'd be damned to climb three flights of stairs..

Do your MAX. That determines what column to use in Week 1. The ranks on the initial test don't mean anything from what I can tell.SInce you did 55 thenDay 1 week 1you do 10rest 6010rest 608rest 606 rest 60Then do as many as you can.After week 2. You do a MAX day. Then based on those results you pick the column and do the same thing.

 

[noneother]

found the sheet...i am doing something wrong... one time max.. then 10/10/10/MAX???

Click on the first link in the OP and read the instructions on the site.

yep. thanks beer sent me there... the way i read it, i need to max every other day... so i will let my first 55 be my max, and shoot for it in my first set each day.i'd be damned to climb three flights of stairs..

Do your MAX. That determines what column to use in Week 1. The ranks on the initial test don't mean anything from what I can tell.SInce you did 55 thenDay 1 week 1you do 10rest 6010rest 608rest 606 rest 60Then do as many as you can.

cool, got it now, thanks, apologies for being stupid

 

[Yankee23Fan]

I knew I was out of shape, but this is sad....

Came home from softball, made myself a nice homemade cheesesteak on good italian bread I had from the weekend, can o' Dr. Pepper and a few chips. After that was done watched the Yankees blow one. Then had a small bowl of ice cream with choolate sauce.

With that all behind me, time to do some pushups. Shoulder is killing me from softball and back hurts as usual after a long day.

Could only manage 15 before I just knew I couldn't do anymore. Arms weren't shaking, but I know my limits. I really thought I could hit 20 but

Time to start working at it a bit here.

 

[PrinceofDarkness]

Initial test: 19 (like many others, I focused on good form, not volume)

It's funny, I had just made the personal commitment to increase strength/get in shape. This thread was timely for me.

 

[lloyd christmas]

Funny timing, about a month ago I wanted to do something to get stronger, and wondered if I maxed out on push-ups every day if i could increase my total by one push-up each day. I started at 15 the first day, 16 the next...got to 30 or so before I couldn't increase my total. I lost interest somewhere near 35. Ive done a couple of days of this and it is definitely a better workout. Im in, maybe an excel tracking sheet is all I needed to keep my interest. Thanks Vrana, GL to all.

 

[CrossEyed]

I knew I was out of shape, but this is sad....

Came home from softball, made myself a nice homemade cheesesteak on good italian bread I had from the weekend, can o' Dr. Pepper and a few chips. After that was done watched the Yankees blow one. Then had a small bowl of ice cream with choolate sauce.

With that all behind me, time to do some pushups. Shoulder is killing me from softball and back hurts as usual after a long day.

Could only manage 15 before I just knew I couldn't do anymore. Arms weren't shaking, but I know my limits. I really thought I could hit 20 but



Time to start working at it a bit here.

You might want to start with your diet.

 

[offdee]

Initial test: 19 (like many others, I focused on good form, not volume)It's funny, I had just made the personal commitment to increase strength/get in shape. This thread was timely for me.

Good form, taking it all the way down to the floor and a slower pace is key.I exercise regularly and would do push ups after work out and would normally bust out 60-70 pretty easily but at a fast pace and probably not the best form.When I did my "true form max" the other day I was at 31 and couldn't take it anymore...arms shaking, the whole bit. Can tell it's a much better workout with proper form and pace.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

I knew I was out of shape, but this is sad....

Came home from softball, made myself a nice homemade cheesesteak on good italian bread I had from the weekend, can o' Dr. Pepper and a few chips. After that was done watched the Yankees blow one. Then had a small bowl of ice cream with choolate sauce.

With that all behind me, time to do some pushups. Shoulder is killing me from softball and back hurts as usual after a long day.

Could only manage 15 before I just knew I couldn't do anymore. Arms weren't shaking, but I know my limits. I really thought I could hit 20 but



Time to start working at it a bit here.

You might want to start with your diet.

I know. I keep meaning to cut out soda but it was on sale.

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

Doing my sets now. It hurts. I'm sore as hell from the test on Saturday.

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

Doing my sets now. It hurts. I'm sore as hell from the test on Saturday.

Can't believe how sore I am from the test. Only managed 10/10/8/6/21 on this go around. Ugh.

 

[wilson2112]

In. I'm very comfortable with lurker status, but the spreadsheet will help keep me going. Did 23 initial and day 1 today (10/10/8/6/10). Very tight and will be sure to feel it tomorrow! Look forward to day 2 though

 

[tommyboy]

I do them at work. around 8 or 9 i whip out 25-30then around 10 I whip out another 20-25same thing around 2pmsame thing around 3:305 days a week, rest on sat-sun.considering I don't lift weights anymore this is good. In just 3 weeks my chest is noticeably tighter and the best benefit of this is my gut has shrunk a lot, as this works your core muscles. The first week my abs were killing me. Not now.it feels good to do this, its quick and straightforward and you are giving your body a good future as you strengthen your core muscles, this will help your back and your posture as we get older (think 50 and older)

Does anyone ever walk by your office when your doing this?

its a cube farm, so I just go over by the windows where no one sits and do 'em. totally unobtrusive, nobody can even see me do 'em over there, except my secretary.

 

[ACE]

A little late to this party, but I am in. Maxed out tonight at 28, and am looking forward to seeing where I can go from here.

Great idea, btw.

 

[QUEZILLA]

 

[3C's]

Day 1 in. Shocked my max went up a couple. I'm not a morning person.

 

[FUBAR]

I do them at work. around 8 or 9 i whip out 25-30

then around 10 I whip out another 20-25

same thing around 2pm

same thing around 3:30

5 days a week, rest on sat-sun.

considering I don't lift weights anymore this is good. In just 3 weeks my chest is noticeably tighter and the best benefit of this is my gut has shrunk a lot, as this works your core muscles. The first week my abs were killing me. Not now.

it feels good to do this, its quick and straightforward and you are giving your body a good future as you strengthen your core muscles, this will help your back and your posture as we get older (think 50 and older)

Does anyone ever walk by your office when your doing this?

its a cube farm, so I just go over by the windows where no one sits and do 'em. totally unobtrusive, nobody can even see me do 'em over there, except my secretary.

There's a good story here. FWIW, I prefer dips better than push ups. The kind with parallel bars, not those with your feet on the floor. For those who want something additional, try those.

 

[The Flying Turtle]

I maxed out at 11 on Saturday, but still started the program on level 2 since I cannot believe 10 is the cut off (seems very low). The last set of day 1 was very tough for me to kick out 5.

I cannot believe how sore I am today after doing a total of 28 push ups. Day 2 (tomorrow) is going to be tough.

 

[FUBAR]

I lifted chest this morning, about an hour ago.

But figured I'd take the plunge - 43.

 

[Worm]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

 

[Rodhands]

well fat ol'rodhands will be starting this tonite

6" 257lbs of man flesh.... im hopping for 5 good ones

 

[3C's]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

Yeah. I'm in the mid 40s now. I'll be surprised if I get much past 60.

 

[CrossEyed]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

I started with 29. Mrs. CE already told me that there's no way I'll do 100.Thanks for the support, honey.

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

Yeah. I'm in the mid 40s now. I'll be surprised if I get much past 60.

I think you guys will be surprised. Before my shoulder surgery 5 or so years ago I was doing several hundred pushups per day. Mostly in sets of 50 but occasionally I would crank it up to 100. This was after starting at sets of 25. I don't remember the timeline but it was probably around 6-8 weeks.Of course, I haven't done any pushups since that surgery so my current max is the 30 I did on Saturday so we'll see if I'm remembering it right.

 

[ChampBailey24]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

Yeah. I'm in the mid 40s now. I'll be surprised if I get much past 60.

Don't be. When you can make around 40, it really doesn't take long to reach 70. Reaching 100 is an other story but I believe within two weeks you'll be able to do 70.

 

[CrossEyed]

I have a hard time believing that someone who only has a max of 10-20 initially will be able to do 100 in 6 weeks. We'll see.

Yeah. I'm in the mid 40s now. I'll be surprised if I get much past 60.

Don't be. When you can make around 40, it really doesn't take long to reach 70. Reaching 100 is an other story but I believe within two weeks you'll be able to do 70.

Says the 17 year old. Your body changes over the years. It takes a lot more work to accomplish something at 35 or 40 than it does as a teenager.