100 Squats, push ups, and sit ups a day

Sarahr73
Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
edited November 26 in Challenges
I decided to start the 100 squats a day for 30 days challenge. Because I’m a go getter, I’m adding in push ups and sit ups as well. Anyone want to join? I’m starting today. I’m going to do before and after measurements as well.
Also, if you need to do push ups on your knees or assisted on an exercise ball, that is ok. As long as you are able to do regular push ups by the end of the month.
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  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    I'm in!
  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    Day 1 done :)

    Starting measurements:
    Upper Arm (L): 12 inches
    Chest: 37 inches
    Waist: 38 inches
    Hips: 40 inches
    Upper Thigh (L): 22 inches
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    I'm in!
    Day 1 done!

    Upper Arm (L): 9 inches
    Chest: 32 inches
    Waist: 25.5 inches
    Hips: 32 inches
    Upper thigh (L):20
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Sure. Should be interesting!

    Upper Arm: 11 inches
    Chest: 31 inches
    Waist: 26 inches
    Hips: 35 inches
    Upper thigh: 20 inches
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    My starting measurements are below. I’ve also completed my 100/100/100 for today. One day down! We got this!

    Thighs- R 26”, L 26.5”
    Arms- R 12.25”, L 12.5”
    Hips- 45”
    Chest- 37”
    Waist- 34.25”
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Good morning! Day two of the challenge. I know my legs are a little sore today, how about yours? If you are wondering how to stretch your quads, the pigeon pose works wonders for that. Get them stretched out this morning before exercising to make sure you don’t hurt yourselves. Good luck on day two! We got this!
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Mostly my arms from the push ups yesterday... 20% done with today's, rest will have to wait until after work. And we will probably do sit ups and push ups (and maybe squats) at martial arts tonight so I can add those in. And then Wednesday I will really be kicking myself XD
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Awesome job peppermintcaroline!
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    My legs are okay, I'm mostly feeling it in my arms, upper body is definitely my weakness! Day two is done, sit ups, squats and push ups are a good way to break up a study day!
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    I think you’re ahead of the curve today Elfinnyx! I’m not too far behind, but I won’t be finishing sit ups and push ups until tonight. Great job on being a go getter this morning!
  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    Day 2 done :)
    My abs and arms were a bit sore today after yesterday's challenge, it felt good because it's been a while since I felt sore after a workout, I tend to think if it feels a little sore afterwards then it's working... did the 100 Press-ups and my 7 yr old son joined me (he is so much better at Press-ups than me) I added a 30lb kettlebell to my squats (really got the heart-rate going) and did a plank (4mins 28secs) 50 leg lifts and 30 oblique twists instead of sit-ups :smiley:
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Day 2 done. Really kicking me on top of work and kempo class.
  • jnowak21
    jnowak21 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm down! That is a lot of pushups - but, I'll do it!
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Day three! I know my legs are sore. The squats are what’s killing me in this challenge. I hope you are all ready for 100 more of each!
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    Day three done! I found push-ups easier today, I think maybe my body has remembered what they are! Admittedly I’m still doing them on my knees, I’m going to build up to 100 full pushups, aiming for 5 tomorrow. I do Pilates sit-ups because I feel it more in my abs and it’s less strain on my back.... I was feeling my abs this morning after yesterday’s challenge and gym session!

    Jibeirish, that’s an impressive plank time!
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    50% done today... push ups are killing my arms.
  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    Thank you @Elfinnyx it's taken ALOT of practice to get that time :smiley:

    Day 3 done! My arms are dead from all these push ups but I am improving I managed 30 full push ups today the rest were done from my knees, my upper body strength is getting better slowly but surely.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,407 Member
    I would love to join. I will do 100 pushups on my knees. I know that there are different ways to place your hands in order to reach certain muscles; I'll have to look them up.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,407 Member
    jibeirish wrote: »
    Thank you @Elfinnyx it's taken ALOT of practice to get that time :smiley:

    Day 3 done! My arms are dead from all these push ups but I am improving I managed 30 full push ups today the rest were done from my knees, my upper body strength is getting better slowly but surely.

    Awesome job on planks! I agree!
    I can do one minute or a little over that. It took me a month to work up.
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Yay day 3 done! Can't wait to see how many good push ups I can do by the end! Right now I can do between 30 to 40 good ones before dropping to my knees.
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Day four is here! I will admit, I didn’t get all my squats done yesterday. My quads were way too sore. But I put in a 3 mile run to help loosen the muscles up and today they feel much better when doing squats. Remember when doing squats, you want your thighs to be parallel to the floor, your knees at a 90 degree angle. Try to work ok doing the perfect squat and not just getting your numbers in. Your muscles will improve better that way. I got to 70 yesterday before I had to throw in the towel. I got all my sit ups and push ups done. I do my push ups on the ball still, but I’ve moved to having the ball at my knees.
    @jiberish great job on the planks! If people want to try different exercises for sit ups, feel free. I’d say a 30-60 second plank (depending on your current physical level) would count as a sit up.
    Good luck today and keep moving if you are finding it difficult to meet your numbers.
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    50% done day 4. It is really challenging to do push ups with a dog looping under your arms and licking your face.
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    I understand that all too well. I have three cats, one which is still a kitten, and they always want to “help” me exercise.
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    Yay day 4 is done! I managed 5 good push ups before dropping to my knees today, going to go for 10 tomorrow. I'm quite amazed at how much better my form is only 4 days in, I guess it must be to do with believing that I can do it, I can't have got that much stronger that quickly.

    @Sarahr73 You're totally right about getting the squat right being more important than the numbers and 70 squats is still impressive!
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Thank you, Elfinnyx. I was able to get in 80 today. My muscles got too overworked so they’re still healing a bit. I think form is more important for all the exercises. I’ve been doing inverted push ups on the exercise ball and I’m also surprised at how well my form has improved in the last four days. I can now pump out 25 in a row before I need a break. I am jealous that you can do five good push ups military style. I will get there some day, but it might another week!
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Finished. My arms were rebelling. Pushups got pretty sloppy towards the end. But squats and sit ups went well. Lol Sarah, cats love to be in the way.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,407 Member
    I'm on Day 1 - 30 pushups on my knees. I may have to work up. My wrists were hurting. I'll keep trying.
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    @Sarahr73 - 25 of any sort of push ups in a row is amazing! At the moment I've been doing sets of 10, any more than that and my form starts getting sloppy.
    @JulieAL1969 - Well done for getting the 30 done. Sometimes it helps warming up your wrists first and experimenting with hand positions, it's taken me a while to find something that works.

    Day 5 complete, I managed 10 full push-ups today, in sets of 5 and the other 90 on my knees. Progress is happening.
  • peppermintcaroline
    peppermintcaroline Posts: 151 Member
    Day 5. Pretty rough today. Didn't get through everything.
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