NSV - I CAN DO BOY PUSHUPS!!!

MamaKeeks
MamaKeeks Posts: 234
in Success Stories
Okay, well, that's it really... lol

I managed 3 sets of 10 without falling on my face! Of course, still some room for improvement (go lower, bring my feet closer together) but I DID THEM!!!

Pullin' a self high five right now! :tongue:

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    *HIGH FIVE*

    That's awesome! I recently graduated from wall pushups to girl pushups. I can't wait until I can do boy pushups! I'm happy for you!
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    great job!
  • LoseSyra
    LoseSyra Posts: 75 Member
    Great job; how did you get there?
  • MamaKeeks
    MamaKeeks Posts: 234
    Great job; how did you get there?

    Well, it's taken me a LONG time! I have always had pretty good lower body strength, but my upper body, despite best efforts, always stayed too weak to support me in push up form (fyi I am 6'1 and 197 lbs!). I could do girl pushups, but mens were just too tough!

    I started the New Rules of Lifting for Women weightlifting program, and noticed that they said if you need to modify your pushup to do it using benches or step or even a kitchen counter or a wall, and to work your way down. They did not advocate doing women's push ups. So, I started doing them on a weight bench, then a lower bench, then a step, and now - VOILA! I am on the floor, hands and toes, and I can do 'em!!!

    Of course, I have been doing some upper body weight work as well, which has helped I am sure.

    Thanks for all of the congrats!!! :bigsmile:
  • jessmars
    jessmars Posts: 131
    Congrats!!!! Thats a big accomplishment....
  • ohDeeDeeBehave
    ohDeeDeeBehave Posts: 30 Member
    Thats HUGE!!! Congrats! I hope I can do that too this time next year! :happy:
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    I'm impressed. Really! I'm struggling to do 1 set! ha ha
  • Nicoleleeee
    Nicoleleeee Posts: 42 Member
    Great job! I can do three sets of 10 reps now but they are the girly ones :embarassed: although my form is pretty good. :happy:

    How long did it take you to progress to boy push ups?
  • Nicoleleeee
    Nicoleleeee Posts: 42 Member
    The quote thing didn't work so I had to quote you myself

    "I started the New Rules of Lifting for Women weightlifting program, and noticed that they said if you need to modify your pushup to do it using benches or step or even a kitchen counter or a wall, and to work your way down. They did not advocate doing women's push ups. So, I started doing them on a weight bench, then a lower bench, then a step, and now - VOILA! I am on the floor, hands and toes, and I can do 'em!!!"



    Great tip! I might try them on my step bench tomorrow.
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    Brilliant!!!
    I ran my first 5K on Wednesday, so I can only imagine how 3 sets of boy pushup feel. But I imagine "bloody amazing"!!
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
    Fantastic NSV, they are so hard to do. Do you notice that by doing them you are also working out your abs as well? I always did girl push ups and really noticed my abs engaging when I started doing boy push ups.
  • deadgirl81
    deadgirl81 Posts: 412 Member
    Well done you - I can just about manage one boy push-up and then collapse face first :laugh:
  • twonkieone
    twonkieone Posts: 132
    *^!*!^* tHrOwInG CoNfEtTi*^*!* Way to go!!!!! :happy:
  • Chelsrf
    Chelsrf Posts: 194 Member
    * HIGH FIVE*
  • gc_tweety
    gc_tweety Posts: 205 Member
    A proud moment indeed. Great job!!
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
    That is sooooo good for you:) I'm very happy for any fellow fitness pal with that typ of NSV!!! Boy pushups are extremely hard I struggle with the girl ones. WTG again and SUPER SUPER HIGH HIGH FIVE TO YOU!

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