One hundred push ups challenge

slimkitty
slimkitty Posts: 418
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I am starting the 100 push ups challenge. If anyone wants to join me, here is a link to learn all about it.

http://hundredpushups.com

My initial test was not very good. I barely did 5 good push ups so I am starting at level one. Its a great exercise for the whole body though, so I am going to stick with it.
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  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    I did the initial test for the pushups, situps and squats last week. I have to start at the beginning for the pushups and situps because I suck but I get to start at week 3 on the squats because I did 100!!!

    I was VERY sore the next day so I didn't continue but I'm over it now so I probably should!
    I'll check in here and let you know how it goes!
  • philhiro88
    philhiro88 Posts: 5
    I have just downloaded the iphone apps :) will report back to you :)
  • mama22girlz
    mama22girlz Posts: 291
    I did 5 regular pushups, I was going to try the "girl" ones with the knees but decided I want to do the real ones. So I'm in :)

    can we do this all on the website for free.. or do we have to pay something at some point?
  • Scott_P
    Scott_P Posts: 95 Member
    I signed up also, I just managed 5..... but im going to do it. This should fit in nicely in between my cardio days.
  • BuffyKicksButt
    BuffyKicksButt Posts: 95
    I'm in - also going to do the 200 sit-ups challenge with it - that way on days when I don't exercise I can at least fit these in.

    http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html
  • mama22girlz
    mama22girlz Posts: 291
    I'll do the situp one too
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I did 5 regular pushups, I was going to try the "girl" ones with the knees but decided I want to do the real ones. So I'm in :)

    can we do this all on the website for free.. or do we have to pay something at some point?

    We don't need to pay anything. You can download the pocket manual here http://hundredpushups.com/hpu_bw_pocket.pdf
    and that will give you your workout schedule day by day.
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    Looking at the schedule it looks like you do it three days a week. Is that correct?
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Looking at the schedule it looks like you do it three days a week. Is that correct?

    Correct. 3 days a week.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    Hey everyone! I'm on week 3 of this challenge and it is going well so far. I am definitely a lot stronger in my pushups. I did 20 on my toes in my initial test. I am not necessarily maxing at a lot more than that right now (about 30), but they are coming a lot easier to me. Doing a lot of pushups without balancing the "pull" muscles can lead to a tight chest and kind of a hunched-over look. One thing that I have been doing is balancing all of the pushups with back exercises (either bent over rows, lat pulldowns or supported pullups). I typically work mine into a circuit where I go back and forth between the two exercises (and sometimes mixing other exercises in for legs and abs). This isn't in line with the timing recommendations in the actual program, but it works well and gives me a great circuit workout.

    Best of luck!
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    I'm not joining becasue I'm working on a couple other things right now but I just wanted to say thanks for bringing it to my attention. There are so many cool things out there and in a month I will start this challenge as well as the other ones they have listed. I want to do the pullup one too but they don't have anything finished on that one yet...hopefully in a month.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Hey everyone! I'm on week 3 of this challenge and it is going well so far. I am definitely a lot stronger in my pushups. I did 20 on my toes in my initial test. I am not necessarily maxing at a lot more than that right now (about 30), but they are coming a lot easier to me. Doing a lot of pushups without balancing the "pull" muscles can lead to a tight chest and kind of a hunched-over look. One thing that I have been doing is balancing all of the pushups with back exercises (either bent over rows, lat pulldowns or supported pullups). I typically work mine into a circuit where I go back and forth between the two exercises (and sometimes mixing other exercises in for legs and abs). This isn't in line with the timing recommendations in the actual program, but it works well and gives me a great circuit workout.

    Best of luck!

    This is great information. Thank you for sharing. I kind of always thought of the oush up as the perfect whole body exercise. Every muscle in the body needs to be actively engaged in order to do a proper push up. So it's good to know that we need to pay attention to the back muscles.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I'm not joining becasue I'm working on a couple other things right now but I just wanted to say thanks for bringing it to my attention. There are so many cool things out there and in a month I will start this challenge as well as the other ones they have listed. I want to do the pullup one too but they don't have anything finished on that one yet...hopefully in a month.

    Good luck :)
  • asm2260
    asm2260 Posts: 81 Member
    Hey everyone! I'm on week 3 of this challenge and it is going well so far. I am definitely a lot stronger in my pushups. I did 20 on my toes in my initial test. I am not necessarily maxing at a lot more than that right now (about 30), but they are coming a lot easier to me. Doing a lot of pushups without balancing the "pull" muscles can lead to a tight chest and kind of a hunched-over look. One thing that I have been doing is balancing all of the pushups with back exercises (either bent over rows, lat pulldowns or supported pullups). I typically work mine into a circuit where I go back and forth between the two exercises (and sometimes mixing other exercises in for legs and abs). This isn't in line with the timing recommendations in the actual program, but it works well and gives me a great circuit workout.

    Best of luck!

    OH YEAH,,gotta have a nice back to go with the great arms and chest...summers here...bring on the halter tops "girls" and fellas, tight tank is nice too....
    Good Luck Guys

    This is great information. Thank you for sharing. I kind of always thought of the oush up as the perfect whole body exercise. Every muscle in the body needs to be actively engaged in order to do a proper push up. So it's good to know that we need to pay attention to the back muscles.
  • quinnybear
    quinnybear Posts: 243
    I'm on week 2 of the 100 pushups. pretty easy so far!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Bump :smile: will have a look later, thanks
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I just completed Day 1 of Week 1. I am getting really excited about this. I have always had very strong legs and could do hundreds of squats without any trouble, but my upper body has always been weak. Well, that is going to change very soon. This challenge is very doable and will get me stronger and fitter:happy:
  • sundinsgurl
    sundinsgurl Posts: 1,157 Member
    I'd love to try this! Just to motivate myself to even do pushups! I'll start Week 1 tomorrow.. I have a feeling I might have to do week 1 twice haha or have a break between initial test and beginning of Week 1
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I did the initial test for the pushups, situps and squats last week. I have to start at the beginning for the pushups and situps because I suck but I get to start at week 3 on the squats because I did 100!!!

    I was VERY sore the next day so I didn't continue but I'm over it now so I probably should!
    I'll check in here and let you know how it goes!

    I am not going to do the squats challenge. I just started a great kettlebell workout that is a killer for the legs and already incorporates a lot of squats. I don't think I could add any more squats to that. I feel really good about the kettlebells though. It's a lot of fun and I am looking forward to my next workout with them.
  • callie365
    callie365 Posts: 689
    Bump to read later :smile:
  • sundinsgurl
    sundinsgurl Posts: 1,157 Member
    For my initial test I managed to do 8 push ups.. Wow!! I didnt think I could even do 1 lol
  • mama22girlz
    mama22girlz Posts: 291
    well did week one day one today.

    I think I may need to do the knee pushups as I struggled with the regular ones. Might do the knee ones for a few weeks unti l'm stronger and then go back and start again with the regular ones, but I'll try the regular ones this week and see if I get better.

    Did level 3 day one week one of the crunches, gonna feel that tomorrow. :)

    anyone else start yet?
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    well did week one day one today.

    I think I may need to do the knee pushups as I struggled with the regular ones. Might do the knee ones for a few weeks unti l'm stronger and then go back and start again with the regular ones, but I'll try the regular ones this week and see if I get better.

    Did level 3 day one week one of the crunches, gonna feel that tomorrow. :)

    anyone else start yet?

    Doing them on your knees for a few weeks and then going back and starting over again is a great idea.
    I am not going to the crunches because i just get so bored doing them. I was thinking of alternating my yoga practice with pilates to hit the core muscles better. I don't feel like giving up yoga 'cause I love it so much so I'll see what I can come up with.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Just finished week 1 workout 2. It was tough because my muscles are still sore from two days ago.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    I did week one day 2 of the pushups and situps yesterday.
    The situps kicked my @ss but I did the girly pushups and it seemed way too easy. Maybe I should try real ones...
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I did week one day 2 of the pushups and situps yesterday.
    The situps kicked my @ss but I did the girly pushups and it seemed way too easy. Maybe I should try real ones...

    Definitely try them on your toes. I though I would be really sore today, because even yesterday when I was doing my 2nd workout I was stll sore from my first one - but I am not, I feel really good this morning.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    I completed week one workout 3. It's getting better and better. Looking forward to Week 2 :smile:
  • ccgisme
    ccgisme Posts: 239 Member
    Okay, I'm in. I want to do the 100 Push ups, 200 sit ups and 200 squats challenges and make those my weight bearing exercise for the next six weeks. Will do the pre-test for the second time tonight. Started several months ago, but just dropped off - I think I did this before I lost any weight. We'll see if it's easier now! :bigsmile:
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Okay, I'm in. I want to do the 100 Push ups, 200 sit ups and 200 squats challenges and make those my weight bearing exercise for the next six weeks. Will do the pre-test for the second time tonight. Started several months ago, but just dropped off - I think I did this before I lost any weight. We'll see if it's easier now! :bigsmile:

    That's great! I only do the push ups becauss that's always been a very weak area for me. I am now on week 3 and I can feel getting stronger all the time. It feels amazing.
    Good luck.
  • oliveoil7979
    oliveoil7979 Posts: 112
    bump
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