So I'm thinking about doing a push-up challen for Nov...sinc
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I have a question about "real, good form" pushups. On the site - it says a good form pushup involves lowering your body to the ground and lifting back up. That surprises me - in all the DVD's (Jillian, mostly) - she never has you lower all the way to the ground...
How are you all doing it? (I can do more if I lower halfway, than if I really really lower and nearly or actually touch the ground. Twice as much.)
I'm doing modified pushups. I make sure I touch my nose to the ground before I lift back up. Am I going down TOO far?
IMO yes, just as long as your arms break 90 degrees.0 -
I have a question about "real, good form" pushups. On the site - it says a good form pushup involves lowering your body to the ground and lifting back up. That surprises me - in all the DVD's (Jillian, mostly) - she never has you lower all the way to the ground...
How are you all doing it? (I can do more if I lower halfway, than if I really really lower and nearly or actually touch the ground. Twice as much.)
I'm doing modified pushups. I make sure I touch my nose to the ground before I lift back up. Am I going down TOO far?
IMO yes, just as long as your arms break 90 degrees.
From what I've been seeing 90 degree's is pretty much the way the to, not all the way back down to the floor.0 -
100 Push Ups Program Week 2 starts tomorrow morning!!!!!! Can't wait.0
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Hehe, I think the 100pushups challenge is to 100 in a row
That is definitely not going to happen in a month if you are starting anywhere below 50-60 I don't think.
I started at 40 and hoping to get to 50 or maybe 60 by the end of the month. Got to take baby steps people
BTW just a note: if people are doing a lot of pushups it is a good idea to do some sort of pulling motion as well otherwise you get stronger muslces in your chest than in your back (which can lead to injury and posture issues) One of the best is the inverted row http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/BackGeneral/BWSupineRow.html
Thanks for the tip. The inverted row kind of looks like it would be a good way to introduce pull ups...? maybe? I couldn't get my big butt of the floor with a regular pull up, but might be able to do those. Just curious since it seems like you know what your talking about lol.
Yeah, they would be a great way to start with pullup strength. It is more upper back muscles (traps and rear delts I find) in the inverted pullup whereas a standard pullup really utilises the lats as well as arm strength (depending on grip).
You can modify the inverted pullup to make it easier or harder as well. By starting with your butt on the floor it is easier than feet outstretched. I find it easier when I put my feet on a chair so that I am basically horizontal to start with. I think this is because of the different angle though.
I should really take my own advise and done these last night when I did my chest and shoulder exercises. Whoops. Make up for it tomorrow morning
On the topic of pushups, was doing 20,25 and 30 when I was getting bored on the elliptical this morning. Didn't want to push too many, just enough to get the heart rate up.0 -
I am liking this challenge! I am following the hundredpushups.com schedule and it is definately do-able. I'm doing my pushups and then jumping on the treadmill. My 5 year old is my "trainer", which he is enjoying very much!
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When are we checking in with how many pushups we have done? I was trying to look back and couldn't find it, I'm sure I passed by it, but could you remind me? Thanks! I've done 10 a day, so I have 30 for the week already....yay! If I keep this up, I'll have 100 here very soon.
Well, I think "officially" we had all agreed on Fridays. But for the most part I think we're all to excited, I know I've pretty much updated every day I do any push ups. haha As long as we're all staying motivated it works right. :laugh:
Ok, well for the week, since we started Monday, I have 50 in. This for me is one of my easier challenges So I'm getting it done pretty quickly.
How's everyone else looking for the week?0 -
Day 4 (yesterday) done!
90 degrees only huh? Ok, I'll try that next time. Maybe I'll ask my fiancee to observe "my form".
Everyone is doing great, keep it up! :flowerforyou:0 -
whew! I feel it's pretty sad that I can only 18! I doubt I'll make it to 100 by the end of the month but I'm sure gonna try to get as close to 100 as I can!0
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Did Week 2 Day 1.
Set of 9, then 11, then two sets of 8.
Max set was 25!!!! Up 5 from W1D3.
Total was 61 push ups.
Planning on doing another 50 or this afternoon.
Definitely seeing progress!!!0 -
Did Week 2 Day 1.
Set of 9, then 11, then two sets of 8.
Max set was 25!!!! Up 5 from W1D3.
Total was 61 push ups.
Planning on doing another 50 or this afternoon.
Definitely seeing progress!!!
Did two more max sets: 30 in the first and 25 in the second!!!0 -
Wow, I just realized I flubbed up on Wednesday's push ups, using hundredpushup.com...I did week 1 day 1 on Monday, then week 2 day 2 on Wednesday! So as I'm getting ready to do week 1 day 3, I'm wondering why there's not near as many pushups as there was last time...HA...well then I hope it's going to be a breeze cuz I'm finishing out week 1 and moving to week2 on Monday!0
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Alright, so today I got in week1 day 3 (back on track) and I did 8,10,7,7,max at 15. That's what I get for thinking it was going to be easier...number 15 was a struggle!0
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Alright, so today I got in week1 day 3 (back on track) and I did 8,10,7,7,max at 15. That's what I get for thinking it was going to be easier...number 15 was a struggle!
Good job for getting it done!! Keep it up!
Week 2 Day 2 for me today.
Did 116 total yesterday and feel great. My max in a row has more than doubled since we started. 100 might be more realistic on this program than I thought, though I'm doing modified push ups. 0 -
after completeing week 1 ..i am now up to 14 max push ups! ...i am doing the 200 situps and after week 1 I am up to 50max...i cant believe the improvement after only 1 week ...congrats to everybody!0
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after completeing week 1 ..i am now up to 14 max push ups! ...i am doing the 200 situps and after week 1 I am up to 50max...i cant believe the improvement after only 1 week ...congrats to everybody!
That's great!!
Doing Week 2 Day 3 here today. 0 -
Finished Week 2 Day 3, for 65 total (max set was 20). Going to do another 40-50 push ups tonight for good measure, taking tomorrow off, and then my second exhaustion test is Tuesday. Can't wait to see how much I've improved on my original 16 push ups. 0
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Finished Week 2 Day 3, for 65 total (max set was 20). Going to do another 40-50 push ups tonight for good measure, taking tomorrow off, and then my second exhaustion test is Tuesday. Can't wait to see how much I've improved on my original 16 push ups.
Did two more max sets, 1 20 and 1 25. 0 -
Had my end of Week 2 exhaustion test today. Did 32 modified push ups in a row!
That's double my initial test result of 16 push ups.
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Finished week one with a bang. 1 set of 10 modified pushups each day.
Week 2: My personal challenge will be to do 2 sets of 10 modified pushups each day.0 -
Finished week one with a bang. 1 set of 10 modified pushups each day.
Week 2: My personal challenge will be to do 2 sets of 10 modified pushups each day.
Good job!!! You can totally do it!0 -
I'm still in. Will be doing week 4 day 1 today but will be after my chest and shoulder weights workout so not expecting any PB's :P0
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Hello everyone!
I read through a ton of the posts and everyone is doing so amazing! Which is to be expected...MFP'ers are amazing!
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I'm not sure when we are supposed to be checking in...I thought it was Monday but just read Fridays? Ha ha! Ah well! Does there have to be a method to our buff madness? I think not!!!
I'm on week two of doing modified pushups right now. Before I start I always try to do as many REAL pushups as possible and I'm up to around 10, give or take. So that is awesome! I hope eventually to be able to do them all like a pro! But for now I'm happy!
I'm Week 2 Day 2 and averaging 60 modified pushups...I can't believe it! I know they are modified...but I'm still thrilled! I'm beating my husband!!! Ha ha! I think my goal is to complete this doing it modified and turn around, start it again doing it with real pushups....AHHH! That will make me even more grateful for these!!!
You are all doing awesome!!!!) 0 -
Hello everyone!
I read through a ton of the posts and everyone is doing so amazing! Which is to be expected...MFP'ers are amazing!)
I'm not sure when we are supposed to be checking in...I thought it was Monday but just read Fridays? Ha ha! Ah well! Does there have to be a method to our buff madness? I think not!!!
I'm on week two of doing modified pushups right now. Before I start I always try to do as many REAL pushups as possible and I'm up to around 10, give or take. So that is awesome! I hope eventually to be able to do them all like a pro! But for now I'm happy!
I'm Week 2 Day 2 and averaging 60 modified pushups...I can't believe it! I know they are modified...but I'm still thrilled! I'm beating my husband!!! Ha ha! I think my goal is to complete this doing it modified and turn around, start it again doing it with real pushups....AHHH! That will make me even more grateful for these!!!
You are all doing awesome!!!!)
That's what I'm doing as well. Completing the entire 6 weeks doing modified push ups and then moving onto knee ones and then real ones. So it'll take me closer to 4 months, but that's fine. 0 -
I'm still doing the push up challenge, I went a little MIA after my weigh in last week (was not at all where I wanted it)....and I got all cranky and needed a break. BUT I did keep up with my logging & my challenges.
Today I did 29 modified push ups...10 in a row...though at ten my arms were shaking and I almost died lol.0 -
I'm still doing the push up challenge, I went a little MIA after my weigh in last week (was not at all where I wanted it)....and I got all cranky and needed a break. BUT I did keep up with my logging & my challenges.
Today I did 29 modified push ups...10 in a row...though at ten my arms were shaking and I almost died lol.
29! That's great!0 -
Amanda...everytime I read that you are PREGNANT with your third and doing this challenge...my jaw drops. Every. Time. You are amazing!!!) I'm having a hard time and I don't even have a uterus!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Seriously girl! You rock! 0
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Finished Week 3 Day 1!!!
Max set was 30 modified push ups, for 85 total!!0 -
Come on guys!! How is everyone else doing?!0
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Good morning! You are all doing a great job! I'm going to need to take a break from this challenge until I regain my health and strength. I have been a bit under the weather and I know I need to cool my jets so I can get better faster. I will be back! :flowerforyou:0
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Good morning! You are all doing a great job! I'm going to need to take a break from this challenge until I regain my health and strength. I have been a bit under the weather and I know I need to cool my jets so I can get better faster. I will be back! :flowerforyou:
Feel better soon!0
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