Too many push-ups

captainfantastic94
captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
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So here's the plan! Push up challenge!
THE RULES: Sign up(comment "I'm in" or "I'll do it" or "fine whatever") by Friday April 21 to join!
The challenge will run 4 weeks(April 21-May 19)
Twice a week do a set of as many push-ups as you can do, come to this thread and post "I did this many push-ups" you can do any kind of push ups you like, diamond, knee, classic push-ups, just state what kind you're doing and how many you got!

Good luck!
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  • amydover11
    amydover11 Posts: 25 Member
    Alright ill give it a go!
  • SunflowerDaisey
    SunflowerDaisey Posts: 54 Member
    I will join
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Awesome! Three more days!
  • ejmommy2014
    ejmommy2014 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Alright! To those that are in, follow this thread and get started! I'm sure for some of you, Friday has arrived! Time to get excited! Get pumped! Get on your knees and give me as many as you've got! Any number is a good number!! Remember, post your number and the type of push-up you did/are doing!
  • Grnhouse
    Grnhouse Posts: 254 Member
    What are the benefits of push up?
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I'll attempt to participate.
  • jpoehls9025
    jpoehls9025 Posts: 471 Member
    Ill join any any specific times of week?
  • ChristopherWilcock
    ChristopherWilcock Posts: 6 Member
    Challenge accepted!
  • jpoehls9025
    jpoehls9025 Posts: 471 Member
    40 wow lol need to work on some endurance again considering I pressed 265 x 4 on Tuesday this number is pathetic lol
  • rArmantas
    rArmantas Posts: 44 Member
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    For more advanced participants. ;)

    I used this guide few years ago. I hope it helps.

    Have fun!
  • richardpkennedy1
    richardpkennedy1 Posts: 1,890 Member
    I'm in
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    jpoehls9025 wrote: »
    Ill join any any specific times of week?

    No specific times, just make sure you get it done twice a week!
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    OK. I'll give this a go.
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Side note, make sure your push-up count you post is just one set, do as many as you can before you drop and that's your number,
  • SixJonnyJack
    SixJonnyJack Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in.
  • SunflowerDaisey
    SunflowerDaisey Posts: 54 Member
    I only got 9. I did classic push ups.
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    SunflowerDaisey wrote: »
    I only got 9. I did classic push ups.

    What an amazing start!! Awesome job!
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    SunflowerDaisey wrote: »
    I only got 9. I did classic push ups.
    Well done. Great start. This is 9 more than you would have done had you not volunteered for the challenge.

    To all taking part, this is going to be a competition with yourself (not anyone else). The goal is to participate (challenge yourself). By participating you gain a win for you.

    Compare your effort with yourself. You should see your own max for a set increase as the month goes on. Even if it doesn't the extra work can only help your weight and health goals.
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Week one, (1/2) standard push-ups, 24
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Week 1 (1/2) standard push-ups: 25
  • RedSquadronLeader
    RedSquadronLeader Posts: 84 Member
    I'm in! Whew I made the deadline! =)

    Week 1 (1/2) Standard push-ups: 51. Diamond push-ups: 14. Took a good long rest in between. Trying to get better at the diamond variety.
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Good job participating! Remember to only do one set, as many as you can
  • orlybayu
    orlybayu Posts: 125 Member
    I'm in!
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    33 standard push-ups. (Week 1 - first set only)

    Cadence of 2 seconds. Down-Mississippi-Up-Mississippi. My objective is to eliminate all momentum between the down and the up so the muscle does all the work. 33 took 66 seconds so it's like chest workout and Plank (abs training) all in one.

    I also focus on full range of movement, but am carful not to lock-out at the top. I want the muscles constantly working holding tension.

    Remember this challenge is personal. At the start of the year I could not complete 10 like this. So my number is after 3 and a half months practice.

    I hope to get to 40 by the end of the month.

    I have loads of information on training to increase strength (and lean muscle) without supplements (drugs) or equipment. Happy to post if people want it. I'm only just now putting it into action. (Knowing is not doing).
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    RedSquadronLeader wrote: »
    I'm in! Whew I made the deadline! =)

    Week 1 (1/2) Standard push-ups: 51. Diamond push-ups: 14. Took a good long rest in between. Trying to get better at the diamond variety.

    Great job. Happy you are on board.

    You inspired me to find out about diamond push ups. Will have to try them to mix things up a bit.
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Great first day everyone! Keep up the amazing work!!
  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    captainfantastic94 wrote: »
    Great first day everyone! Keep up the amazing work!!
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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    What if I start with classic and then drop to knees when I max at those? I haven't done pushups in a while, but that was one method of increasing them a bit more rapidly.

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