Go Team October - Hundred Push-up Challenge

meagalayne

My maxes are still lacking; I just have no muscle endurance, I guess.

That's the whole point of the challenge! It'll come... Just be patient and put in your time

Starting week 2 on Monday but tomorrow is my big day - Going to try an knock out 10 standard push-ups without stopping to meet my Oct goal. I managed 8 in my max-out set on Friday, so hopefully I can push myself that extra bit more and finish 10. Fingers crossed!

Good luck everyone and keep it up!
-Meag

stuartme123

Meredith - You could either try week 1 again, trying to increase you max push-ups in the last set, or move onto week 2 and really push yourself to finish each and every set. Whatever you think you can manage without getting discouraged. Good luck!

So my plan is to push myself to complete Week 2. Because even if I am doing the minimum, every day is progress. I think that I'll go back and start repeating weeks if I feel like I'm not progressing. Plus, the program suggests a redo of the exhaustion test to test my strength at the end of Week 2 - so I've decided that I'll see where I am after that.

Today was W2D1: 4+6+4+4+6 = 24 knee pushups! I CAN feel the beginning sets getting easier - but I still need some work on my endurance.

meggonkgonk

Today W2D1 for me too. I actually did an extra set- Not on purpose but I tried to stick to the minute between sets and by the time I got to the exhaustion set, I could only do 7. I hung out and tried the exhaustion set again (about 3 min) and tried it again and got to 13! So I may repeat this week or this day but I consider it complete if I decide to try to keep up w/ W3 next week.

Sets: 9+11+8+8+7+13=55

See y'all Tuesday!

~Meggon

halobender

That's the whole point of the challenge! It'll come... Just be patient and put in your time

I know, I know, but I just don't feel as though I'm gaining any endurance. My triceps seem to be getting more solid, but typically I get eight or nine in and then I can barely push any more, in every set. This challenge is either going to build up my endurance or kill me

Fit4Vet

:laugh: LOL @ Halo - I feel your pain.

Since I realized last night @ 10 pm that I'd still not done W2D3, I did them this morning before work.

Push Ups W2D3: 16+17+14+14+20=81 total

Starting to feel pretty amazed by how these add up! Although, I'm telling you, I leave most of what I've got on the mat with these things! I guess I'll do the 2 week exhaustion test either tonight or in the morning & then off to Week 3! I can't believe how time is flying by with this challenge!

meagalayne

I'm glad you're noticing the progress, Vet! You still amaze me with your dedication!
Starting W2D1 today. A little nervous, but we'll see how things go!

Kristy1214

I would love to do this! Is is alright for me to start now?

meagalayne

Of course you can join now, kristy! the more, the merrier! Just commit to the challenge, let us know what level you are starting at, and update with your progress when you can :happy: good luck!

W2D1 complete... And wow, does my form need work! It was really a struggle today and I felt it in my back. By the last few sets I was struggling to keep my legs and back straight and strong. Definitely a work in progress. I won't be moving onto W3 until I get this sorted out...Managed to push through the last set and hit 10 without flopping onto the ground in a heap! haha My legs were shaking by the last 2, but I pulled it off.

W2D1: 4-6-4-4-10 = 28 total!

Definite progress!! :bigsmile: Have a great week everyone!
-Meag

Kristy1214

I went to the site and checked it out, i'll do my test tonight and go from there... I'm going to shoot for MWF as I do Zumba on Tuesday nights...

tjradd73

great job to everyone! and welcome to the challenge Kristy

redo of wk1 day 2 (still on knees but a lot better form!)

10-12-8-8-15=53 total

onebadrg

Attempted Week 4 Day 1 but got headache on forth set.

Could have been because I fasted today because of Blood Test.

Will try again in a on Wednesday.

Joel

meggonkgonk

W2D2 Down!! 10 -12-9-9- Max...15!= 55 Woot!

meagalayne

Joel - I wouldn't worry about it. If you are fasting, anything too strenuous should be avoided. Just get back on it tomorrow and you'll do fine

Meggon - You are a machine, woman! Way to go! :drinker:

Still reeling from my 10 push-ups yesterday... So happy with myself! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Kristy - Have you done your exhaustion test? Let us know when you get started!

Where's my Vet, anyway? I am expecting a full report :laugh: I sure hope she's dragging herself out of bed for those darned push-ups!

Cheers - Meag

meagalayne

Quick question... I do my challenge M/W/F but I circuit train on Tues/Thurs and that includes 30 push-ups, which I tend to do from my knees since the sets are in 10s and I don't want to over-work those muscle groups on the days I am not doing my challenge. Do you guys think that this should be alright, or should I cut out the push-ups on T/T? Did them today and felt alright, I just don't want to stall any progress on the challenge because of tired and sore muscles. So far it seems alright but as I increase the # of push-ups I am doing, it may become more of an issue. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

meggonkgonk

Meag-

I cut the pushups out of my circuit (I do the pushups in the morning b4 work, then the circuit when I get home) and add in an arm exercise for a different(ish) group of muscles. Boyfriend has a pullup bar that fits in doorways so I do a reverse-pullup (stand on chair at pulled up position and lower myself to the ground).

I would say drop them from your circuit- strength workouts in particular, your muscles need time to rest to grow.

~Gonk

tjradd73

Meag- I agree...I think you should drop or sub the pushups in your circuit training with something else..."they" always say not to over work the muscle and to give it a break!

onebadrg

Well W4 D1 Completed, after also putting in 1 hour and half of workout this morning.

Now on to Week 4, D1 D2 D3.

Day 1

Set 1 = 21
Set 2 = 25
Set 3 = 21
Set 4 = 21
Set 5 = 32 w/3 minute between
Total = 120

Day 2

Set 1 = 25
Set 2 = 29
Set 3 = 25
Set 4 = 25
Set 5 = At Least 36
Total = ???????

Day 3

Set 1 = 29
Set 2 = 33
Set 3 = 29
Set 4 = 29
Set 5 = At Least 40
Total = ???????

Have Fun Everyone.

Let's Do This.

Joel

stuartme123

Almost forgot to do my sets today!!! I've been working part time on a local campaign - and of course today (Tues) was election day in the US. So I was out campaigning from 6am - 8:30pm - which was a hell of a day!!! (My candidate won by the way :bigsmile: ) And I got back to my apartment around 9:30 and turned on CNN to track the national elections around the country and completely forgot about this challenge until about 30 min ago.

But never fear - I got it done (on my knees)! W2D2 = 5+6+4+4+13(?!) = 32!!! :noway: +8 from Sunday!!
I've been having a real problem with my max set (barely able to do minimum) - but today, I did really really well. Could be many explanations:probably the fact that I rested a lot more between sets 2 & 3 than usual (my roommate came home, and we talked a bit). I may try extending my rest time between sets a little bit and see if that helps me improve.

meagalayne

Thanks for the advice Gonk and Tara! I will take it into serious consideration...

Joel & Meredith - Great work on your sets today! Serious progress being made. Hope you guys both feel good about it!

W2D2 tomorrow... Feeling good but a little nervous. Bring it on!
-Meag

tjradd73

just a note!!! that max set is a killer!!! everyone is doing fantastic!!! and i'll check in when i am done tomorrow!!! good luck everyone!!

Hoosiermomma

Alright! Doing day 1 week 2 today. A little goof... Started off thinking I was doing an an exhaustion test an gritted through 21 standard push-ups. Went to record it and realized I had the full set to go.:noway: Makes for some kind of weird results, not to mention tired triceps! My weird results...
21 + 10 + 14 + 10 + 10 + 18 = 83
Not planning on doing that again!

Quoting myself here to be ready to start up when my back is feeling better. Bad start this week. Woke up on Monday with a SORE back. Ouch! Just down to 2 Advil in the morning now and still moving carefully. Getting out of bed is a little work but I seem to be getting better during the day. I have no idea where this came from but I have put the brakes on the running and push-ups. My first rule when I have this kind of pain is "rest and stretch 3 days and THEN see if I need more help" My 2nd & 3rd rules would be lots of sleep and a healthy diet. Oops didn't do as well there! Today I WILL walk. Now I said it and will have to do it, right?? See you hopefully soon!

tjradd73

OK REPEAT OF WK1 D3 DONE!!! 11-15-9-9-15=59 TOTAL

OK FOLKS...I NEED SOME ADVICE!? THIS WAS MY SECOND TIME DOING WEEK 1 CUZ I WANTED TO REDO IT TO WORK ON MY FORM. I FEEL LIKE MY FORM HAS IMPROVED (STILL ON MY KNEES); HOWEVER, DAY 3 IS STILL VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME!! SHOULD I REDO WK1 AGAIN OR MOVE ONTO WEEK 2????

meagalayne

W2D2 - Totally a challenge. Ended up spending more than 90 seconds recovering before my last set. Did 5-6-4-4-8 = 27 push-ups total. Not a bad day but it definitely hurt. Definitely resting tomorrow. No push-ups for me! I'll just omit them from my circuit, I guess!

Sounds like everyone else is doing well!

Tara- I'd move on and try to push yourself. Take longer recovery breaks if needed. If you feel like it's impossible to do any more, then stick with week 1, but if you're not collapsing after every set, move onto week 2 and try your best!

Hoosier- Really hope you are feeling 100% soon!! Looking forward to having you in on the challenge! I'll be here for a while... haha take your time!

Good luck everyone else!
-Meag

tjradd73

Tara- I'd move on and try to push yourself. Take longer recovery breaks if needed. If you feel like it's impossible to do any more, then stick with week 1, but if you're not collapsing after every set, move onto week 2 and try your best!

thanks Meag! I think I will give wk2 a try on Friday!!! Keep up the great work!

Fit4Vet

Hola Peeps. Just wanted to report on the max set after week 2 = 25 so I guess I'll be starting on Week 3 tomorrow.

Went to the chiro today (have an SI injury) - he was telling me exercises to do for the injury which include firming up the abdominals for support. One of the exercises he gave me was push ups. LOL :happy:

The other was "6 inches" which are always killer for me. :huh:

meagalayne

Hola Peeps. Just wanted to report on the max set after week 2 = 25 so I guess I'll be starting on Week 3 tomorrow.

Went to the chiro today (have an SI injury) - he was telling me exercises to do for the injury which include firming up the abdominals for support. One of the exercises he gave me was push ups. LOL :happy:

The other was "6 inches" which are always killer for me. :huh:

Psht. I've been telling you that for WEEKS Vet! hahaha JK Good stuff though since you're already such a push-up all star!

What on earth is "6 inches"? :laugh: Gosh, do I even want to know?

meggonkgonk

Hey all W2D3: 12+13+10+10+17= 62

Exhaustion test Saturday.

meagalayne

Sweeeet Meggon! Amazing work :bigsmile:

Fit4Vet

Psht. I've been telling you that for WEEKS Vet! hahaha JK Good stuff though since you're already such a push-up all star!

What on earth is "6 inches"? :laugh: Gosh, do I even want to know?

Meag: evidently 6 inches are where you lie flat on your back & lift your feet 6" off the ground. And, in his version, you hold it until your abs start to cramp, then rest & do it again - do this like for 5-10 mins a day! I know it's killer because I do it as part of my pilates routine on Sat & Sun of every week (although I don't hold it that long or do it for 10 mins!). On Monday, my abs are sooo sore! :happy:

He also recommended "reverse 6 inches" where you lie on your stomach and lift both legs up from the hips & hold. It's suppose to strengthen the glutes (which keeps the periformis in check & not balled up!). All of which we use in a major way as we are running! :bigsmile:

meagalayne

Psht. I've been telling you that for WEEKS Vet! hahaha JK Good stuff though since you're already such a push-up all star!

What on earth is "6 inches"? :laugh: Gosh, do I even want to know?

Meag: evidently 6 inches are where you lie flat on your back & lift your feet 6" off the ground. And, in his version, you hold it until your abs start to cramp, then rest & do it again - do this like for 5-10 mins a day! I know it's killer because I do it as part of my pilates routine on Sat & Sun of every week (although I don't hold it that long or do it for 10 mins!). On Monday, my abs are sooo sore! :happy:

He also recommended "reverse 6 inches" where you lie on your stomach and lift both legs up from the hips & hold. It's suppose to strengthen the glutes (which keeps the periformis in check & not balled up!). All of which we use in a major way as we are running! :bigsmile:

Great! I'll try both of these today along with my circuit! Thanks, Vet!