The 100 Push-ups A day Challenge

[Lung.Butter]

there are a few variations on pressups too

you've got military, diamond, wide, narrow, single leg, elevated, one arm, clapping/jumping, pike.

its good to hit different muscles

 

[shithawk420]

I can do a one handed two finger pushups like Bruce Lee but that took years and isn't very practical. hurts the hell out of my thumb and finger.oh and don't underestimate burpees.if you can do a hundred a day YOU WILL GET FIT!

 

[minds_I]

Feel the Bern....Buahhaahahaha

 

[usda101]

I ocean kayak several miles out..its do or die as theres no cell phone and I don't carry marine radio yet...yeehaw ..I bet 3/4 of you wouldn't last 5 hours with me out in the open ocean...go ahead and work them weights I get to see whales,and other wildlife and sometimes bring home food...best I ever did before was get laid from some chick I met at gym..if her coochie was as tight as her biceps it would of been better...but in her defense I aint the biggest guy....ha ha

LOL Stone T u a damn fool to damn funny .

 

[HOPS5K]

I usually start my pushups around noon...once I have a ton of coffee in me.

 

[Baron Greenback]

Mine have slipped a bit this week, been taking out a concrete floor and it's killing me. Aiming to hit them hard again next week.
Now just got to convince my ailing bones they can take it

 

[mowood3479]

I would advise against doing push ups everyday (I've done it before). Building muscle requires creating micro tears in ur existing muscle fiber which then (if given rest) grows back thicker and stronger... Without rest ur just tearing ur muscles down.. It differs from person to person but I find my body needs 5 days or so to fully recover from strenuous strength training.
My point being is that although u may see gains from doing 100 push ups a day.. Perhaps ud have faster gains doing 200 push ups 2x a week or some other variation that gives ur body more time to heal.
Just my two cents.... Everyone's different but if u can get more gains with less work, isn't that more better? Mayb

 

[HOPS5K]

Just finished my last set of 25 for the day.

Feels Good Man.

I need a day off though..so like, in the time I've started doing this, I've done over 1000 pushups...sweet man.

Like I said, I'm seeing results..I know eventually I'll plateau or whatever it's called, but for now it's good....my diet is on the right track as far as calories, but i eat too much protein and meat for sure..need a few more veggies and fruits

 

[HOPS5K]

So, still been doing this thing...I think I've hit a plateau though...I do notice a lot more tone and definition in upper body though. Even notice a little cut in my upper stomach which is nice.

 

[stoned-trout]

creatine is your friend....this batch tastes like fruit punch...yeehaw

 

[HOPS5K]

Creatine made me bulk up...I didn't like that too much...I'm very happy at my 195 right now...could be less, but whatever.

 

[shithawk420]

Yeah well did they tell you excessive creatin might make you go bald?. Don't know if its true or not but I'm Stoll gonna hit the weights but beware..

 

[SocalNugz]

Alternate.... sit ups one day push ups the next sundays off or swimming if i can.
Rest and recovery is every bit as important as the workout.
I use the perfect push up pads too... they work AMAZING.
Much more intense than a regular push up.
Theres an android app called 100 push ups that will help you guys build to 100 too.
You test yourself an it starts tou out at a good level for you.

 

[rykus]

You guys should do the 100 bales in the woods by may challenge... Then you'll be fit.

 

[HOPS5K]

found this online today at http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18811/5-reasons-to-do-push-ups-everyday.html


There aren't many exercises that engage every muscle in the body, burn significant calories and tone up the abs quickly. Fortunately, push-ups are one of those moves that provide major benefits without taking too much time to actually do. This all-in-one move strengthens the core, upper body and quads, and will leave you feeling like you got a killer, total-body workout in just a few minutes of action.
Here are five reasons to incorporate push-ups into your workout every day:

1. Build upper body strength.
By progressively adding reps to your push-up set each day, you'll significantly improve your upper body strength without having to lift a ton of weight. Push-ups target the chest and shoulders, developing a strong, defined upper body.
2. Strengthen your core (without crunches!).

Event though push-ups are considered an upper body exercise, every muscle in the core is engaged during the move if performed correctly: the transverse abdominous and rectus abdominous are working hard to stabilize the spine. This helps tighten and tone the stomach without doing crunches. Push-ups are one of my favorite, fastest ways to get a defined stomach quickly.

3. Increase energy quickly.

When you're feeling sluggish, drop down and do a set of push-ups for an instant energy boost. The move improves circulation, builds heat in the body and fires up the brain to work more efficiently. Even if the folks in the office look at you funny, I guarantee you'll feel much more energized and ready to tackle any task after you perform those push-ups.

4. Increase bone mass.

Bone mass naturally declines with age, which can leave bones prone to fracture. It's crucial to perform weight-bearing exercises to keep bones strong. Since push-ups strengthen major muscle groups as well as the wrists and elbows, your risk of injury will be reduced because you're keeping these body parts strong.

5. Increase metabolic rate.

Since push-ups challenge multiple muscles at the same time, the heart has to work harder to pump blood and the breath quickens. This raises the metabolic rate in the body, helping to promote weight loss. This is a great combination with the strength benefits of the exercise to improve overall body composition.

A great way to build lean muscle, burn fat and improve overall fitness is to do one set of push-ups each day. Convinced? Here's how to do it:

Start by doing as many push-ups as possible in a row. As soon as you feel like you need to rest, finish the set. Take this number and use it as a bench mark each day. For example, if you start and get eight push-ups in a row without resting, that's the number you'll work off every day after.

Each subsequent day, add two more push-ups even if you have to rest to reach the number. So if on the second day you get nine in a row without stopping, take a rest and then do one more to add two to your previous day's total. One day three, you will progress to 12. This is a great way to build strength quickly.

 

[HOPS5K]

Just thought I'd check in here... still been doing the pushups, I took 2 days off though...but got back on it yesterday and today...my Dickies shirts are fitting nicer and looser, chest got some more bulk to it, though.

Haven't really noticed much recently in terms of results, but I'll add another 50 here soon.

anyone else doing the pushups, how ya doin?

 

[usda101]

Man i feel u , I feel so empowered and i feel great . I do about 50 -60 combined with bench presses , burpess and Hulu hoop on my WII board . Combined with not eating takeout for a month i feel like i can do anything . Start getting slight Man boobs and they are disappearing .

 

[theJointedOne]

100 burpies a day then your a baller

 

[usda101]

100 burpies a day then your a baller

Combine a Push up with that Burpee and your beat after a few . Trust me i have tried .

 

[theJointedOne]

I just assumed all burpies had pushup, yea it ain't easy