100 pushups, 200 squats, situps, and a plank

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I've done a long run today, and don't think I can manage the squats, but I've done everything else. I'll catch up on squats tomorrow, if I don't manage them this evening. Legs just feel very tired.

    tricep dips 20 21 16 16 25
    Pushups 5 7 5 5 9
    Plank 71 seconds (that hurt, after the 11 mile run!)
    crunches 18 18 20 18 18
  • stepharega
    stepharega Posts: 211 Member
    i'll attempt it... can't really do pushups though
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    I've done a long run today, and don't think I can manage the squats, but I've done everything else. I'll catch up on squats tomorrow, if I don't manage them this evening. Legs just feel very tired.

    tricep dips 20 21 16 16 25
    Pushups 5 7 5 5 9
    Plank 71 seconds (that hurt, after the 11 mile run!)
    crunches 18 18 20 18 18

    No way I'd do all that after an 11 mile run... who am I kidding no way I'd go on an 11 mile run. Running is just not an exercise I enjoy.
  • RedHotHunter
    RedHotHunter Posts: 560 Member
    Bumping for future reference.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Did my squats today - 17 17 18 17 17

    I also did my exhaustion tests for the others
    triceps - 27
    crunches - 35
    pushups - 12 (most improved! I had 3 when I started! :-) )
  • tostine
    tostine Posts: 1 Member
    I am going to start tonight. Hopefully i can hang in with it. :)
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I am going to start tonight. Hopefully i can hang in with it. :)
    welcome to the thread - and good luck!
  • milele_transfome
    milele_transfome Posts: 18 Member
    This is such an excellent idea and right up my alley because I've wanted to increase my strength. I've downloaded all the apps and plan to start tomorrow morning. I can't do a regular push-up, does anyone have links to an online tutorial on how to best attempt incline push-ups? Something with pictures or video would be best because I'm doing this on my own and I want to make sure I get the form right.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0bRiVhnO8Q
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,356 Member
    Bump for later.
  • imorgan686
    imorgan686 Posts: 1
    am going to do the plan and push ups :) myfitness pal is an amazing app :) i've lost 3.5st in 2.1 months :P
  • milele_transfome
    milele_transfome Posts: 18 Member
    Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0bRiVhnO8Q

    Thank you Meerkat (love that name:smile: )
  • yenoh21
    yenoh21 Posts: 3
    Bumping for later. Want tro try.
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    My wife (thewards07) and I are both doing the situps. We both got average and start in column 3 for the first week. Today starts are MWF days. I'll post more as it happens. I'm thinking i might do the squats or push-ups solo.
  • TinamarZDF
    TinamarZDF Posts: 58 Member
    bump
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Good luck to all the new people on the thread - eager to know how you're getting on. :-)
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    Week 2 day 1 Complete

    pushups 14, 14, 10, 10, 18
    situps 14, 17, 12, 12, 18
    squats 13, 15, 11,11, 34

    plank 50 seconds (this is gonna kill me)
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    week three is harder!

    Plank 75 seconds
    Pushups 10 12 7 8 10
    crunches 20 20 24 22 18
    squats 18 18 22 20 17
    triceps 15 22 17 17 23

    Planks hurt, every single time!
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    week three is harder!

    Plank 75 seconds
    Pushups 10 12 7 8 10
    crunches 20 20 24 22 18
    squats 18 18 22 20 17
    triceps 15 22 17 17 23

    Planks hurt, every single time!

    Well they need to stop being so mean!
  • joyfulteach
    joyfulteach Posts: 419 Member
    Week 2, day 1
    45 sec plank
    15 push ups
    88 Squats
  • Mellie289
    Mellie289 Posts: 1,191 Member
    I'm a little behind!

    Week 1 Day 3 Complete

    Pushups 11, 15, 9, 9, 15
    Situps 12, 15, 11, 11, 15
    Squats 15, 20, 13, 13, 20
    Dips 10, 13, 9, 9, 15
    1 Plank for 75 seconds
  • milele_transfome
    milele_transfome Posts: 18 Member
    Week 1 day 1 complete, and I have to say, I am really going to be able to use this routine as I have a loooong way to go. Here are my stats:

    Push-ups 2, 3, 2, 2, 9
    Sit ups 15, 18, 10, 10, 23
    Squats 3, 4, 3, 3, 16
    Plank 30 seconds (maybe I should do this one first from now on?)
    Dips - (haven't started these yet, have to download the app)
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Well done everyone! Great progress being made here. I'm really impressed!

    I'm going to be away for a couple of days from tomorrow, and won't have internet access. I'll still be doing my stuff, and will update when I get home on the weekend. If someone could look after the thread while I'm gone, welcome new people and make sure it doesn't drift too much, I'd be very grateful. I'll try to do my day 2 tomorrow, before I go, and will post to the thread. Jx
  • alexsmith01
    alexsmith01 Posts: 350 Member
    Week One, Day One:

    Sit Ups: 15, 18, 10, 10, 35 (max)
    Push Ups: 2, 3, 2, 2, 2 (max - tried a third but not good posture)
    Dips: 13, 15, 9, 9, 15 (max)

    I've decided to stick with just these three for now, and then do squats later - I want to introduce some legs and butt exercises, but I am running - so they are getting a workout already, and I can't get the correct form for squats! I think I might do butt raises and lunges - but for now I'll stick to just these (my arms and abs are my weakest areas, they need the most work anyway!)
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    Week One, Day One:

    Sit Ups: 15, 18, 10, 10, 35 (max)
    Push Ups: 2, 3, 2, 2, 2 (max - tried a third but not good posture)
    Dips: 13, 15, 9, 9, 15 (max)

    I've decided to stick with just these three for now, and then do squats later - I want to introduce some legs and butt exercises, but I am running - so they are getting a workout already, and I can't get the correct form for squats! I think I might do butt raises and lunges - but for now I'll stick to just these (my arms and abs are my weakest areas, they need the most work anyway!)


    Great job! we're flexible
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    Week 2 day 2

    pushups 14, 16,12, 12, 19
    situps 15, 18, 14, 14, 25
    squats 19, 22, 16, 16, 41

    I was physically unable to do the plank due to pain in my left calf.
  • joyfulteach
    joyfulteach Posts: 419 Member
    Week 2 day 2
    20 sec plank.... Wad just too tired after c25k
    92 Squats 18, 18, 20, 18, 18
    27 push ups 5, 6, 5, 4, 7
  • A_Shannigans
    A_Shannigans Posts: 170 Member
    Week 2 day 2
    20 sec plank.... Wad just too tired after c25k
    92 Squats 18, 18, 20, 18, 18
    27 push ups 5, 6, 5, 4, 7

    WTG! we're having plank issues this week I guess.
  • joyfulteach
    joyfulteach Posts: 419 Member
    I really need to work on that plank. Maybe do it first... I read that it really helps tighten and bring in the mom belly. A mom belly I certainly have after 3 kids!!

    More info on planking to help motivate us!!
    http://challengesoflosingweight.blogspot.com/2012/02/benefits-of-planking-exercise.html?m=1
  • Mellie289
    Mellie289 Posts: 1,191 Member
    Week 2 Day 1 Complete

    Pushups 14, 14, 10, 10, 15
    Situps 14, 17, 12, 12, 17
    Squats 19, 19, 13, 13, 20
    Dips 12, 14, 10, 10, 15
    1 Plank for 80 seconds
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