July 1st 100 push up challenge

tamiesue2
tamiesue2 Posts: 149 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone. I am the team leader on the 30' something swimsuit challenge and I have been going through the message boards looking at various workouts and challenges. I am working toward a goal of burning 3500 calories a week and I am great on the cardio but wanted a bit more strength training. I ran across a push up challenge that started in March and thought WOW that sounds great. I can do about 10 push ups now. There is a website and phone apps available for the program.

The program is 6 weeks long and you should be up to 100 push ups by the end of the six weeks. I would be tickled to be up to 50 in 6 weeks!! Here is the website:

http://www.hundredpushups.com/index.html

I am going to start tomorrow!! Anyone interested in joining can start. I love adding variety to my workouts and push ups is something I can get in at any time throughout the day. I believe the plan calls for just 30 minutes a week.

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  • lisadhancock
    lisadhancock Posts: 103
    I am totally in. I'm great at doing cardio but suck at strength exercises, so count me in!
  • taurie
    taurie Posts: 225 Member
    Well you got at least two bites so far : )

    I can do about 10 as well. This will do wonders for evening our my pear-shaped body.
  • TokiDokiGirl12
    TokiDokiGirl12 Posts: 73 Member
    Count me in!!! That's a great challenge!
  • ironband
    ironband Posts: 157 Member
    Hi tamisue!

    I recently started this as well. I did attempt it about a year ago, and while I did steadily improve, I found I had to repeat weeks here and there...so depending on where you are starting from, it may not be a six week program - it might be more...not that there is anything wrong with that! It's a good program, but don't be disappointed if you need to repeat weeks in order to make it to your goal!

    Good luck on the challenge - feel free to friend me, as I will be repeating week one this upcoming week (failed on day 3 of week 1 today) - we can encourage each other!
  • skinnyminimoni
    skinnyminimoni Posts: 201
    I'll join you! My arms will thank me x)
  • LJV1031
    LJV1031 Posts: 502 Member
    I'm in, I'm in!!! Conquering push ups are a personal challenge of mine!!! :smile:
  • Mamalee0510
    Mamalee0510 Posts: 26
    Thanks for starting this up! I'm in!
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    I'm in the swimsuit challenge this month, but I guess adding some strength would help looking good in that swimsuit.
    I started at 1 push up and now I can do 5. I don't think I'll get to 100, but 30-40 wouldn't bother me. :) Let see if this works.
  • gothicprophet
    gothicprophet Posts: 189
    Count me in... I'm not going to pick up the Android app just yet, I'll stick with the program for a few weeks before doing that, but it looks interesting.
  • percussionbeat
    percussionbeat Posts: 85 Member
    Hey! I'm currently doing the 100 pushups challenge too, along with some other great people from MFP.

    In fact, we've got a Facebook group going on, where we track our progress through the weeks. We've been at it a few weeks now, but you're more than welcome to jump right in and join us! =D Just search for '100 pushups challenge!' (include the exclamation mark) and you'll see the group right there. The programme's really good at getting those biceps in order! :)
  • tamiesue2
    tamiesue2 Posts: 149 Member
    They dont have an app for Blackberry yet but I can do it without the app also. Any increase in upper body strength would be a plus!! Welcome to all who joined in. I am starting today, I will post how I did.
  • tamiesue2
    tamiesue2 Posts: 149 Member
    Week 1 Day 1 is done!!

    I started W1D1 off with the beginner set, and I was able to follow along with EFFORT, the last two sets killed lol. I will take a day off inbetween and do day 2 on Monday!!
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Wow, even 3 pushups are really hard. I did day one and proud of it.
    Since I downloaded the app, I also started 200 squat in 6 weeks and 150 dips. This way I will exercise more parts of the body.
    I managed to do an impressive 60 squats in the test, so I will start at week 3, column 2. That makes me feel great.
    On the other hand, I did only 12 dips, which puts me in week 1 day 1 column 1. My arms need lots of toning.
    BTW, the app for the phone is great, it also sets a reminder on the calendar.
  • themurph8910
    themurph8910 Posts: 124
    This sounds fun...i am good on cardio but need help with my arms I am in!
  • tamiesue2
    tamiesue2 Posts: 149 Member
    Wow, even 3 pushups are really hard. I did day one and proud of it.
    Since I downloaded the app, I also started 200 squat in 6 weeks and 150 dips. This way I will exercise more parts of the body.
    I managed to do an impressive 60 squats in the test, so I will start at week 3, column 2. That makes me feel great.
    On the other hand, I did only 12 dips, which puts me in week 1 day 1 column 1. My arms need lots of toning.
    BTW, the app for the phone is great, it also sets a reminder on the calendar.

    I am doing the squat challenge as well. I wasnt going to but I couldnt help myself lol :)
  • stephlake
    stephlake Posts: 105 Member
    I would like to participate in this challenge.. as many others have said I do my cardio independently but I need to start focusing on strength training and I could use a support system.
    I will download the app tonight and start tomorrow.

    In bootcamp class last week I couldnt manage push ups without using my knees. I am excited to earn this achievement from scratch using this challenge!
  • tamiesue2
    tamiesue2 Posts: 149 Member
    I would like to participate in this challenge.. as many others have said I do my cardio independently but I need to start focusing on strength training and I could use a support system.
    I will download the app tonight and start tomorrow.

    In bootcamp class last week I couldnt manage push ups without using my knees. I am excited to earn this achievement from scratch using this challenge!
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    I started the challenge on my knees :)
  • stephlake
    stephlake Posts: 105 Member
    I started the challenge on my knees :)
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    I will do the fit test tonight and make that determination. I may have to start there as well. I keep telling myself I was on my knees because I was wore out from the bootcamp.. but deep down I know its really because I am stinking weak!!

    BUT--- I will be strong in 6 weeks and thats what keeps my focus. :)
  • taurie
    taurie Posts: 225 Member
    Shoot I forgot to start! I'll start tomorrow.
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    I started the challenge on my knees :)


    I will do the fit test tonight and make that determination. I may have to start there as well. I keep telling myself I was on my knees because I was wore out from the bootcamp.. but deep down I know its really because I am stinking weak!!

    BUT--- I will be strong in 6 weeks and thats what keeps my focus. :)
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    Can't start on your knees. There isn't enough weight to do a real good form push up. You better start with just one push up but in good form. In 3 days you will be at 3 push ups.
    I do not believe it myself, but now I can do 4 push ups after only one week. I think I'll do 6-7 in another week. That is not bad at all and is doable.
    Go for the real thing and good luck. :)
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Completer week 1 day 2. It was really hard. Even putting together 3 push ups is a whole workout. Finished the 3 4 2 3 4 series and my arms and pectoral muscles are all sore. I guess it is a good thing. Can't wait to put get to 10 in a set.
  • Mamalee0510
    Mamalee0510 Posts: 26
    Fail. I've sprained my wrist and can't put any weight on it...I think doing 15 straight is good enough at this time...good luck everyone.
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