So I'm thinking about doing a push-up challen for Nov...sinc

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  • TaraMaria
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    Dude I am excited! I'm doubtful of my ability to do 100 by the 30th but I'm going to give it my best shot!

    So check in on the first, and then every MWF after that. Sounds great! That site is amazing...thanks for listing it! :o)
  • als0317
    als0317 Posts: 26 Member
    I flagged hundredpushups.com for myself eons ago because I read that the push-up is "the perfect exercise." Naturally, even though upper body strength is my weakness and my arms are my "trouble spot," I have yet to attempt the challenge.

    Now that I see people are interested, I'm going to try to keep up with all of you! :)

    If anyone else has bad wrists like me: I do not have the "perfect pushup bars" /equipment, but I have found that holding a larger hand weight (mine is 8lbs) helps! I suspect that my wrists will rebel against the 100... but only time will tell.

    Good luck to everyone!
  • charmwhite
    charmwhite Posts: 30 Member
    Ooh 'there's an app for that' of course there is!!

    Downloaded the app and did the ititial test just now (modified pushups not 'goodform' ones) and could only manage 5! Thought I'd have more strength than that!

    Will check in on Monday to see where we all started :)
  • Claudia007
    Claudia007 Posts: 878 Member
    Because I was curious, I tried doing push-ups this morning and realized that my flabby self could only do ONE! and it was a sad one too! This is going to be a real challenge for me!
  • foxfirekenzie
    foxfirekenzie Posts: 244 Member
    YES!!

    I am glad that others are in to this too. I started the hundredpushups.com schedule and I am on week 5 now. I sort of slacked off on the schedule, but now I'm gonna get back to it. I noticed that the pushups are easier with shoes on, and like someone else said, engage those abs and booty and no sway backs here!

    I am up to 50 at once, so half way there! My 59 year old Dad does 85 EVERY DAY! He said he'd do more if it wasn't for his sore shoulder. GO DAD!

    Best of luck to all of you-WE CAN DO IT!!
  • mhill71
    mhill71 Posts: 747
    Count me in!!
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    YES!!

    I am glad that others are in to this too. I started the hundredpushups.com schedule and I am on week 5 now. I sort of slacked off on the schedule, but now I'm gonna get back to it. I noticed that the pushups are easier with shoes on, and like someone else said, engage those abs and booty and no sway backs here!

    I am up to 50 at once, so half way there! My 59 year old Dad does 85 EVERY DAY! He said he'd do more if it wasn't for his sore shoulder. GO DAD!

    Best of luck to all of you-WE CAN DO IT!!

    Your dad is awesome! 85 everyday at almost 60! I hope I'm that in shape when I'm older haha
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Hey I just wanted to post some of alternative push-ups from the one hundred push ups website, since i know some of us have bad knees, bad wrists etc. :)

    * "Knee" push ups - to reduce the lifting load by about 50% you can do the same exercise, but do it on your knees. Keeping a straight line from neck to torso is still important, so please pay attention to correct body alignment as you perform your workout.

    * "Knuckle" push ups - don't worry, these are not just for the hard-core push up folks. Some people experience wrist discomfort as they perform "good-form" push ups, but by closing your hands and making a fist, your body weight ends up on your knuckles instead of your palms, thus avoiding the wrist extension motion. Note: Please be sure to do this type of push up on a padded mat, plush carpet or even better a rolled up towel.

    * "Bench" push ups - you can also use a low bench or chair to support your arms while you perform either regular push ups or "knee" push ups. This type of push up allows you to really concentrate on the push up motion; all without the strain of the regular version. Note: Please be sure the bench or chair is stable and secure before you perform the push ups.

    * "Wall" push ups - if all the above options are still too challenging, one final variation exists. The "wall" push up dramatically reduces the pressure on the arms, upper back and abs. The closer you stand to the wall, the easier they are to perform, but remember, it's still important to be aware of your body alignment as you perform the "wall" push up. As you gain strength and confidence, move your feet slightly further away from the wall to make the workout more challenging. Feel free to consider moving to the "bench" or "knee" style push ups once your initial strength has increased.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    November 1st seems so close, I hope my arms are ready!
  • firecaptainswife
    firecaptainswife Posts: 7
    Count me in! Love this idea...thank you!
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Cool...what do you guys think about checking in with each other on Fridays to see how far we've gotten?

    Sounds great!
  • aprilshowers13
    aprilshowers13 Posts: 105
    I'll be doing "bench" push ups.
  • bluerose9483
    bluerose9483 Posts: 686 Member
    I'm in!!! I'm ready for another good challenge :smile:

    Good luck everyone!!
  • merflan
    merflan Posts: 216 Member
    I want in on this one too! I've been thinking a lot lately of trying to get to 100....I can only do about 20 on my toes right now.
  • missyhse
    missyhse Posts: 189
    I dig push-ups :) count me in...maybe I missed it but how are we checking in for this?
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    I am in...I havent done any push up in I dont know when...so cant wait to see how many I can do! Every one Good Luck!
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I'm in, but will definitely be doing one of those modified push up versions. :)
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    checking in this monday the first to see where we all start out at. And then check back in on fridays with progress. :)
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Checking in early, but my goal starting on Monday for next week is to do 10 modified push ups every day for the first week. Doesn't matter how long it takes me throughout the day or if I have to do all 10 individually because I can't do more than one at a time. I'm going to do 10 every day. :flowerforyou:
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Checking in early, but my goal starting on Monday for next week is to do 10 modified push ups every day for the first week. Doesn't matter how long it takes me throughout the day or if I have to do all 10 individually because I can't do more than one at a time. I'm going to do 10 every day. :flowerforyou:

    LOL your going to be buff, 10 a day! lol
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    Okay I did my starting test. I can do 16 modified push ups. Can't wait to start tomorrow! I'm doing the 100 Push Ups Program.
  • antonia98765
    antonia98765 Posts: 6 Member
    Hello!!!

    I'd love to join you all - I'm TERRIBLE at push ups - have the worst upper body strength. So I'm thinking modified versions too!

    This is such a good idea!

    Antonia x
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Checking in early, but my goal starting on Monday for next week is to do 10 modified push ups every day for the first week. Doesn't matter how long it takes me throughout the day or if I have to do all 10 individually because I can't do more than one at a time. I'm going to do 10 every day. :flowerforyou:

    LOL your going to be buff, 10 a day! lol

    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    There's absolutely NO way I'd have started with a goal like this last February. I had seriously very little upper body strength before I did the 6 month program with the personal trainer. But they have helped build it up and even though we never did push ups, we'd do lots of planks and other upper body exercises. It's been about 2 months since I've done strength training and this will surely help get me started again. I'm looking forward to the challenge!
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I'm excited to start tomorrow!! Doing W1D1 of the 100 push ups. :)
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    YAY starting tomorrow :) I hope I can lift my arms by the end of November and they don't turn into Jello arms lol!

    OH and here is the link to a helpful site again for anyone new, you don't have to follow their plan but its a pretty good one (though for 6 weeks not 4). http://hundredpushups.com/
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Sounds good. I haven't done a test in a while but I would estimate about 40 full pushups. When I used to do them often I was up to 120 one arm pushups alternating after 10. Getting the 100 pushups iphone app now.
  • MsLisaB
    MsLisaB Posts: 256
    Sounds good. I haven't done a test in a while but I would estimate about 40 full pushups. When I used to do them often I was up to 120 one arm pushups alternating after 10. Getting the 100 pushups iphone app now.

    120 one arm push ups! That's just insane (but in a good way)!

    I'm in Australia so its already Monday evening here. Heading out for a run shortly, then will attempt the pushups. Will check-in in a couple of hours with results :smile:
  • MsLisaB
    MsLisaB Posts: 256
    Alrighty, Day 1 down, 25 push ups in a row - on toes. :glasses:

    Possibly could have done more if I hadn't had a PT session today where I increased all my weights :laugh:
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Great job Lisa!!!

    Everybody else ready??? I'm ready! :drinker:
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I'm ready. :) Getting ready to head off to the gym now.
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