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YoungDoc2B
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We can all use this thread to check-in and update each other on where we are in the challenge.
Today: Completed Week 1, Day 2, Level 3.
The first 4 sets were pretty easy, but once I got to the 10th pushup in the last set (12 total), my arms were worn out and I struggled pretty badly with the 11th and 12th rep. However, I slowed down my pace and pushed through it successfully. I also enjoyed the extended rest periods between sets (day 1 was only 60 seconds, day 2 was 90). Thinking about doing Week 1 Day 3 tomorrow, so that once monday comes, I will be ready to start week 2 of the program. How's everyone else doing so far?
Today: Completed Week 1, Day 2, Level 3.
The first 4 sets were pretty easy, but once I got to the 10th pushup in the last set (12 total), my arms were worn out and I struggled pretty badly with the 11th and 12th rep. However, I slowed down my pace and pushed through it successfully. I also enjoyed the extended rest periods between sets (day 1 was only 60 seconds, day 2 was 90). Thinking about doing Week 1 Day 3 tomorrow, so that once monday comes, I will be ready to start week 2 of the program. How's everyone else doing so far?
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Today: Completed W1 D2 L1
I completed 33 broken down into 4 sets with a 30 sec rest in between. The great part is that my form is improving and I'm going deeper. I also completed the pull up section and completed 3 with a 30 sec rest in between.0 -
Alright--here we go!
10 this morning and 10 during my conference call...ha ha ha!
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Today: Completed W1 D2 L1
I completed 33 broken down into 4 sets with a 30 sec rest in between. The great part is that my form is improving and I'm going deeper. I also completed the pull up section and completed 3 with a 30 sec rest in between.
Sweet!!0 -
Alright--here we go!
10 this morning and 10 during my conference call...ha ha ha!
total to date=20
Lol nice way to make use of that downtime!0 -
Alright--here we go!
10 this morning and 10 during my conference call...ha ha ha!
total to date=20
Nice work...getting it in no matter what....0 -
10 more just because I have some time...
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It just occured to me that you are following a plan...no plan here, just trying to do 100 "yogic" pushups as quickly as possible (2-3 days).
a yogic pushup=lie on stomach and place hands under shoulders--elbows back--not out to sides. I think the elbow position is the major difference, I'm lowering to about 2 or 3 inches from the floor with my chest--not my face. if you know a little about yoga its the "chaturanga" position I'm lowering into.
So, I'm not even sure if I'm doing the challenge correctly, but, hey--I'm having FUN!
Have a great weekend everyone.0 -
Level 1.
Max push ups 9 with good form
Total pushups 18
Worked chest the most. Made me smile doing this.0 -
It just occured to me that you are following a plan...no plan here, just trying to do 100 "yogic" pushups as quickly as possible (2-3 days).
a yogic pushup=lie on stomach and place hands under shoulders--elbows back--not out to sides. I think the elbow position is the major difference, I'm lowering to about 2 or 3 inches from the floor with my chest--not my face. if you know a little about yoga its the "chaturanga" position I'm lowering into.
So, I'm not even sure if I'm doing the challenge correctly, but, hey--I'm having FUN!
Have a great weekend everyone.
If your interested you can take a look at this website...
http://hundredpushups.com/
or you can download the app to your android phone for free. But regardless...your on fire...0 -
just completed 10 more (plan to do 30 today in sets of 10)...after a weekend of not doing one! They are certainly getting easier...I might have to add in a pushup twist like on fingertips or lifting one leg or something. Nice work everyone!!
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Philips529 thanks for putting me on the right track! I looked up the website you listed and boy, this is not at all what I thought this challenge was about. But, now that I know, I'm up for the challenge!
I did my initial test and was humbled to say the least in rank 3! ug. Then I did 20 squats just to feel better, then was humbled by doing only 20. Oh well, I've got to start somewhere.
Total pushups to date=56 and starting the program...at week 1, day 1, rank 30 -
Week 1 Day 2: 23 military style pushups. Last session, 18, initial test, 5. Didn't get the chest pump, but felt my lower abs working hard.0
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Week 1 Day 2: 23 military style pushups. Last session, 18, initial test, 5. Didn't get the chest pump, but felt my lower abs working hard.0
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week 1, day 1, rank 3- finished with 12 pushups at the end. Arms and abs burning!
total pushups today=520 -
It just occured to me that you are following a plan...no plan here, just trying to do 100 "yogic" pushups as quickly as possible (2-3 days).
a yogic pushup=lie on stomach and place hands under shoulders--elbows back--not out to sides. I think the elbow position is the major difference, I'm lowering to about 2 or 3 inches from the floor with my chest--not my face. if you know a little about yoga its the "chaturanga" position I'm lowering into.
So, I'm not even sure if I'm doing the challenge correctly, but, hey--I'm having FUN!
Have a great weekend everyone.
If your interested you can take a look at this website...
http://hundredpushups.com/
or you can download the app to your android phone for free. But regardless...your on fire...
Thanks, I've never done a challenge like this before and I like it!0 -
Philips529 thanks for putting me on the right track! I looked up the website you listed and boy, this is not at all what I thought this challenge was about. But, now that I know, I'm up for the challenge!
I did my initial test and was humbled to say the least in rank 3! ug. Then I did 20 squats just to feel better, then was humbled by doing only 20. Oh well, I've got to start somewhere.
Total pushups to date=56 and starting the program...at week 1, day 1, rank 3
That's impressive...level 3 is pretty cool to me...Some of us..myself included are working our way to level 2...0 -
Week 1 day 1 complete: 6,6,4,4,15 - 60 seconds0
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Week 1 day 1 complete: 6,6,4,4,15 - 60 seconds
How are you feeling so far?0 -
Feeling good so far. Towards the end of the last 15 my arms were starting to get a little tired but not too bad. I noticed I'm able to go a lot lower than the last time I tried going through this program, so that felt great.0
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I should have been doing week 4 day 1 today ..... however with a week off for a pain in my wrist it set me back .... I started doing W4D1 column 3 for set 1-3 but on set 4 I reverted back to week 3 .... and in set 5 (min 20) I maxed at 24
My page is here
http://www.pushupslogger.com/plog/show_user/2097310 -
Progress today:
5 military-style sets: 11,13,9,9 final 19 (the most I've done so far.)
And, dare I say...they were EASY. I'm totally pumped to see how well I do on my next exhaustion test!0 -
Wow! I'm totally impressed by what I'm seeing everyone do here! Great job everyone!
I finished week 1, day 2, rank 3 for a total of 53 pushups today.
On the first day and in my initial test my abs were spent, I'm passed the abs and now my arms are feeling it intensely.
I just know my arm balances in yoga are going to be so awesome because of this challenge!0 -
Just completed week 2, day 1 Level 3 of the program. Man, that was pretty brutal. First set went by pretty easily, but by the third set my arms were spent, but i'm loving it. Enjoying the "chest pump" that I'm getting after completing the sets. Onward to day 2!0
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Week 1, day 2, level 2 6,8,6,6,10 with 90 second rest0
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Week 1 day 3. Max 16 military style. Total pushups - 33. :-)0
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Everyone is doing awesome! Let's keep up the steam for week 20
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Everyone is doing awesome! Let's keep up the steam for week 2
Youngdoc2b--I noticed there are only three recommended workouts per week. Are you only doing three per seven days, or are you just moving on to the next week when the week's workouts are done? Just curious if there is any advantage to waiting...0 -
Okay so I finished day 2 week 1. This time I did most of them without being on my knees. I did a total of 45 pushups. I made that mistake because I'm also doing the 200 squats and 200 abs challenge and got my numbers wrong.
Overall, I'm sore but glad I'm doing this.0 -
Okay so I finished day 2 week 1. This time I did most of them without being on my knees. I did a total of 45 pushups. I made that mistake because I'm also doing the 200 squats and 200 abs challenge and got my numbers wrong.
Overall, I'm sore but glad I'm doing this.
Excellent work...your improving every day!
I'm still on Week 2 Day 1. I ended up getting pretty sick and have to take a few days off. But I'm planing my come back for Monday!0 -
Everyone is doing awesome! Let's keep up the steam for week 2
Youngdoc2b--I noticed there are only three recommended workouts per week. Are you only doing three per seven days, or are you just moving on to the next week when the week's workouts are done? Just curious if there is any advantage to waiting...
I'm only doing the suggested 3 per week. I finished week 1 day 3 last week, so that I could start week 2 yesterday.0
