2011 Pushup Challenge!

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  • accioskinny
    accioskinny Posts: 11
    sounds good to me!
    i might add an extra 2 push ups every week though considering i can probably already do about 30 already :)
  • sandylouwho
    sandylouwho Posts: 31
    Week 1 complete!

    How did everyone do?

    I managed 10 pushups every day, and I was definitely noticing improvement by the end of the week. I can dip down lower and hold myself there for a few seconds! I'm still doing knees-down, and when I say "dip down lower" it doesn't mean all the way to the floor!

    Now, on to week 2, 11 pushups.... good luck to you all!!
  • lynn12
    lynn12 Posts: 87 Member
    Week one complete, I missed one day so I made them up the next day I did 10 in the am 10 later that day lol
    Today 11 done
  • Wocawa
    Wocawa Posts: 136
    Starting Week 2 with 11 push ups. At the beginning of last week I could barely get through the 10 push ups (knee ups) but at the end the week it was quite a bit easier!!!

    Thanks for starting this challenge.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    I don't want to hijack the thread, but for those who asked about doing pullups, if you can't do them yet here is a way you can build up to it http://bodyweightculture.com/forum/showthread.php?p=170667#poststop

    Back to the thread, way to go people. Pushups are an excellent whole body exercise when you do it on your feet and not your knees. When you upper body strength goes up a bit work on moving from the knees to the regular way and you will find your core muscles are worked a great deal as well. When I started doing pushups I felt it the next day not just in my chest and arms, but the rest of my core as well.
  • sandylouwho
    sandylouwho Posts: 31
    You're absolutely right, Jim. Even though I'm still using my knees (though still in plank position, not with squared hips) I' ve still been feeling them in my core muscles! Nice to know that I'm working more than just my arms.

    I'll have to check out that pull-ups info one of these days.

    How's everyone doing so far? I'm just about to go do my 11 before bed. Good luck with all yours!
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    The more I do pushups, the more I realize who much of the body they work. It is like a plank with chest and shoulder work at the same time. Better yet, you can do them anywhere, and don't need a gym. Excellent to see all of you incorporating them in your exercise routine. Keep up the good work. BTW, it will make your muscles ache :smile:
  • sandylouwho
    sandylouwho Posts: 31
    On to 12 starting today! How is everyone doing? Anyone still with me?

    I'm hoping I'll be able to graduate to regular pushups soon! Maybe in a few weeks... it's something to work toward, anyway.

    Good luck this week!
  • lynn12
    lynn12 Posts: 87 Member
    Had a few rough days now I'm going to get back on track have a good week ps my old man is still in with us lol
  • Wocawa
    Wocawa Posts: 136
    I am still here. I finished my 12 this evening.
  • MrX8503
    MrX8503 Posts: 67
    I added +5 to mine, but I've hit yet another wall. I'll keep at it.
  • sandylouwho
    sandylouwho Posts: 31
    New week.On to 13 if you're still following my schedule.

    I did a bunch of pushups in my gym class today. I don't know if I should count those toward my 13 for today or not!! Maybe I'll see how I feel later.

    Good luck this week, everyone!
  • lynn12
    lynn12 Posts: 87 Member
    Check 12 done on to 13
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