2012 366 Push-up challenge

PepeGreggerton
PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
The plan is simple: Do one push-up on January 1st, two push-ups on January 2nd, three push-ups on January 3rd and so on throughout the year. On December 31st you will complete 366 push-ups.

Who's up for it?

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  • RahBuhBuh
    RahBuhBuh Posts: 585 Member
    That is a crazy idea... I'm in!

    I want to work my triceps and delts pretty hard this upcoming year anyhow.
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    That is a crazy idea... I'm in!

    I want to work my triceps and delts pretty hard this upcoming year anyhow.

    It's going to be insane.
  • RahBuhBuh
    RahBuhBuh Posts: 585 Member
    Hope I'm not doing girl push-ups by March.

    Actually I have been trying to work that area for a while and need motivation. I hate push-ups so this will give me a good reason to do them.
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    It's an area that's I've always needed improvement on as well. I'm stoked and can't wait to see how much this will improve my bench.
  • nycko20
    nycko20 Posts: 31
    I am game!
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    That's an INSANE and GREAT idea. I'm so in!
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    when I first read the topic I'm like oh heck no, I can barely do 10 the right way haha. But hey I want to learn to do them perfect so count me in!
  • fitnatic67
    fitnatic67 Posts: 154
    I'm your huckleberry!
  • prettypooks
    prettypooks Posts: 133 Member
    I just graduated from "girlie" to traditional push-ups. It's going to be tough, but I'm in!!
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    This sounds like a winner. How long it it going to take once you are doing 100+ pushups? I don't want to spend half the morning on the floor LOL.
  • fitnatic67
    fitnatic67 Posts: 154
    If anyone else gets in on this please friend me so that we can update one another.

    Thanks!
  • itsuki
    itsuki Posts: 520 Member
    Challenge accepted indeed! This sounds like a great idea!
  • fitnatic67
    fitnatic67 Posts: 154
    Once you reach 100, do all the pushups have to be done consecutively or can they be done cumulatively throughout the day?
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    In a row? Or can they be broken up? I may need to start breaking them up after Jan 20th
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    This sounds like a winner. How long it it going to take once you are doing 100+ pushups? I don't want to spend half the morning on the floor LOL.

    I have no idea, it will be time consuming but I would think you'd be pretty good at them by then..
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    In a row? Or can they be broken up? I may need to start breaking them up after Jan 20th

    That's your call.
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    Anyone on here feel free to add me.
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    If you feel you need recovery days, you just could just do even or odd days.
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    In a row? Or can they be broken up? I may need to start breaking them up after Jan 20th

    That's your call.

    I'm in, then! Maybe I'll start working on that now and hopefully I won't have to break them up until Valentine's Day lol
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    Bump.

    I would like to no longer be doing knee or wall push ups by the end of 2012...can't do a toe pushup to save my freakin life...yet.
  • rhaya96
    rhaya96 Posts: 66 Member
    I'm doing the 100 pushup challenge now but this sounds fun too. I'm in. Add me if you like. I will definitely need the encouragement. I HATE pushups! Lol
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    Bump.

    I would like to no longer be doing knee or wall push ups by the end of 2012...can't do a toe pushup to save my freakin life...yet.

    Try spreading your feet to distribute your weight as you improve move them closer together. Also you can start out at an incline on a couch, chair(s), or counter to move some of your weight off your chest.
  • half_marathon
    half_marathon Posts: 28 Member
    I'm also in! I'm sooooo bad in push ups!! :S
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    Or I could do 7 sets of 60 now and have 420!....lol
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    I am changing from a splits workout to a 5x5 workout on Jan2. I was thinking that it would be pretty light for the first couple weeks since I am starting at square one and only lifting the 45lb bar. I think having these push ups in there will keep me from regressing on my lifts. My only problem is that at my weight, a push up is the same as me benching 200lbs. I can do 5-7 depending on the day. My 5x5 routine involves adding 5 lbs every time I do an exercise so this falls right in line.

    Kinda like that Greek dude that started carrying a newborn calf. As the calf grew, he got stronger. He could eventually carry a full grown bull.
  • nellie_88
    nellie_88 Posts: 256 Member
    I'm in, feel free to add me =)
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    Or I could do 7 sets of 60 now and have 420!....lol

    If anyone can do it I know you can!
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    Once you reach 100, do all the pushups have to be done consecutively or can they be done cumulatively throughout the day?

    The idea is to do as many as you can consecutively, but it can be time consuming so do what works for you.
  • caaustin
    caaustin Posts: 3
    I'm in the "can't do a push-up to save my life" boat, so I'm in.
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    I am changing from a splits workout to a 5x5 workout on Jan2. I was thinking that it would be pretty light for the first couple weeks since I am starting at square one and only lifting the 45lb bar. I think having these push ups in there will keep me from regressing on my lifts. My only problem is that at my weight, a push up is the same as me benching 200lbs. I can do 5-7 depending on the day. My 5x5 routine involves adding 5 lbs every time I do an exercise so this falls right in line.

    Kinda like that Greek dude that started carrying a newborn calf. As the calf grew, he got stronger. He could eventually carry a full grown bull.

    Exactly like that, progressive resistance training.
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