30 Day Beginner Push-up Routine
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bmanlatour wrote: »I did 6 sets of 4 push-ups. 2 were from the knees to finish a set
Nice! Just curious, why 6 sets? Do you plan to do 6 sets throughout the challenge? Do you spread the sets out throughout the day?
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MolassesCoveredTurtle wrote: »bmanlatour wrote: »I did 6 sets of 4 push-ups. 2 were from the knees to finish a set
Nice! Just curious, why 6 sets? Do you plan to do 6 sets throughout the challenge? Do you spread the sets out throughout the day?
I do the sets consecutively with a 30-45 sec rest. I am doing as many sets of the daily goal number because if it's not a challenge, I won't be making progress. I'm not a complete beginner. I usually do 3 sets of 4-7 as a warm up. I'm doing the challenge to push myself. I have never done a set of 20 push ups before. I really want to reach that goal.
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I'm in, I need to do this.0
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not to rain on the parade but that seems like a rather optimistic progression timetable0
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I do the sets consecutively with a 30-45 sec rest. I am doing as many sets of the daily goal number because if it's not a challenge, I won't be making progress. I'm not a complete beginner. I usually do 3 sets of 4-7 as a warm up. I'm doing the challenge to push myself. I have never done a set of 20 push ups before. I really want to reach that goal.
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Cool. So you're ultimately working towards 1 complete set of 20 or multiple sets of 20? Either way, awesome and keep going!
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MolassesCoveredTurtle wrote: »
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MolassesCoveredTurtle wrote: »
I do the sets consecutively with a 30-45 sec rest. I am doing as many sets of the daily goal number because if it's not a challenge, I won't be making progress. I'm not a complete beginner. I usually do 3 sets of 4-7 as a warm up. I'm doing the challenge to push myself. I have never done a set of 20 push ups before. I really want to reach that goal.
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Cool. So you're ultimately working towards 1 complete set of 20 or multiple sets of 20? Either way, awesome and keep going!
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Exactly. A set of 20 will be a huge fitness milestone for me.0 -
Starting this tomorrow for sure! My push-ups are crap! Haha0
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awarreningermany wrote: »I find it funny that this should be unrealistic or roleplay but people doing 5-250 squat challenge, for example, wouldnt be? Every challenge I have seen is hard, hence why it is called a challenge. I think the point is to set a goal and have something to work towards. Even if half the people who do it only get halfway through, at least they did that much! I dont see any reason to rain on anyone's parade if the parade means they are being active and positive!
I'd be shocked if anyone progresses from 3 max push-ups to 20 in 30 days. It's a challenge. It's a progression. Personally it will push me harder having a structure and the accountability of reporting into the group.
Thank you for your opinion and concerns. We will survive this challenge whether we accomplish the end-goal or not.
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@awarreningermany welcome aboard
I did 4 sets of 5 strict push ups and 1 set from the knees. Tough tough tough0 -
https://www.t-nation.com/training/core-confusion
Push ups are typically thought of as an arm/chest exercise but rate really highly as an ab activation exercise. Kinda cool read. Article tries to debunk the weight training idea that you don't need to target the abs directly.0 -
I'm in This is going to be a great challenge for me!0
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Welcome aboard, jan112! I finished my Day 3 today. 5 modified push-ups down! Woo-hoo! I think tomorrow is a break from all my effort.0
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What about the rest of the body?0
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chivalryder wrote: »What about the rest of the body?
My body or yours?
Do whatever else suits you, man. Lemme guess...cycling? Skiing? Rock climbing?
Yesterday I lifted and snowshoed, today I ran and later will play volleyball.0 -
chivalryder wrote: »What about the rest of the body?
My method is adding it to my existing weight training routine which I do 4-5 days per week. You can do whatever you like. It's not that structured.0 -
going to start tomorrow!0
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Enjoy your rest day everyone! Unless you started later. For you, get back to work!0
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Just the other day I was told how pushups are my friend if I want to rock it at Tough Mudder. I'm an absolute beginner at push ups (as in, I struggle to even keep a flat back and get all the way to the ground when I'm doing KNEE pushups!) You would think being a woman would give you that little cheat space for getting to the ground, but nope. Zero upper body strength here, and that needs to change! I'm down for giving this a shot! I'll start tonight when I get home from work!0
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