One Hundred Push-ups

100 Push-ups? Are you crazy? I can never do that!! That's what I used to say until I decided to take the up the workout challenge outlined by Steve over at One Hundred Push-ups

If you'd like to read my blog about it, here it is: A Push-up Challenge.
Are you up to the challenge?

If so, feel free to sign up, and please feel welcome to join me in discussing your progress here.

If not, have fun watching me (and anyone else who'd like to update their progress here) as I keep track of my progress.

Tags: challenge, exercise, fitness, push-ups

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Permalink Reply by QuickToFit on June 30, 2008 at 8:27pm

I'm doing the 100 pushup challenge, which you can follow at my blog http://www.quicktofit.com. Its tough, but I am in it to win it!

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Permalink Reply by Jen@PatinaEsprit on July 2, 2008 at 8:20am

I started day 1 of the Challenge on Saturday, and am loving it!!! Although, I'm a bit sore, I think this is an awesome way to build up strength.

My husband has also joined me and we're both egging each other on!

Thanks for starting the challenge!

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Permalink Reply by David on July 2, 2008 at 6:53pm

I agree, it is an excellent way to build strength, stamina and muscles--however, it's really important to let the muscles rest. For me, a day or two off in between doing Push-Ups and other isometrics, is the way to go, so I won't get too sore.Then I'll switch over to an aerobic exercise.

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Permalink Reply by workout mommy on July 2, 2008 at 4:19pm

ok, week 3 is killing me...anyone else?

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Newton on July 3, 2008 at 8:06am

I waited to start Week 3, so today was my first. I'm really excited. I did the 15, 12, 12, 10, 15, and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I'm totally shocked I was able to do 64 push-ups on such a short period of time. I did take a little longer break between sets, but managed to finish them all in 15 minutes.

I'm sure I might feel differently about it tomorrow...................:)

Plus, I did 50 squats. I'm saving my sit-ups for later today!!

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Permalink Reply by Susan on July 5, 2008 at 7:49am

Thanks for the invite Lisa! I just completetd week 1 of the push-up Challenge. It was no easy feat, but I'm looking forward to week 2 (I cannot say the same for my obliques).

Train hard; stay strong.

Susan

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Permalink Reply by SpinDiva on July 5, 2008 at 2:06pm

I finally decided that I am ready to start this program. I am going to start my hundred push up challenge on Monday, July 7. I did the test just to see where I was and I did 12 well formed --I have done more in the past but they were fast and I don't think my form was all that great. this time I took my time and did them correctly. This is a good place for me start.

What I like most is that my workout wont take more than 10 minutes each day so even when I'm running like a mad woman I will be able to fit these in. Will be back to post my stats at the end of week 1.

Day 1; Monday

7 push ups (rest) + 7 pu's rest + 5 pu's (rest) + 4 pu's (rest) + Max 5 pu's

Day 2: Wednesday

9 push ups (rest) + 8 pu's rest + 6 pu's (rest) + 5 pu's (rest) + Max 7 pu's

Day 3: Friday

10 push ups (rest) + 8 pu's rest + 8 pu's (rest) + 5 pu's (rest) + Max 10 pu's

I don't know if my goal is to actually do 100 push ups as much as it is to strengthen and define my upper body, strengthen my abdominals and back and test my abilities, feel strong and be stronger.

***Challenge yourself--push a little harder to do a little better!***

"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." ~Plato

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Newton on July 16, 2008 at 9:33am

Well, after taking a week off due to sickness, I'm back on track. Last night, I returned to the start of Week 3 Day 1 and successfully completed 15,12,12,10, 16 for a total of 65 push-ups.

It was a bit of a struggle toward the end, but I'm moving forward with confidence. My goal is 100 push-ups, and if I'm going to get there.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Newton on August 27, 2008 at 6:54pm

I DID IT!!!.......................:)

I completed 31 push-ups, so I'm on to Week 5. Now, I know I'll be repeating the week, and maybe the days, but I'm moving forward and very excited.

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Permalink Reply by Toby Comeaux on September 17, 2009 at 10:11am

I am in week 5 of the 100 push up program. At the end of week 4 I did 38 push ups. It says to go to column 2. I looked at column 2 and realized there was no way I could do that! I stuck with column one. I have been on day 3 for at least 2 1/2 weeks and still am struggling to get that last 30 push ups. It seems to me that moving to column 2 is too much to ask.