100 Pressups, can you ?
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Im on week 4 (was struggling with it) but have been feeling crap with hayfever most evenings the last two weeks so haven't been doing it. Guess will now drop back to week 3 and go again as I remember week 4 was a b
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I did originally start at week 1 and worked through. Despite not doing for last couple of weeks I definately noticed an increase in strength and muscletone. Will update in here as I complete, bit of an incentive!
Cheers,
Graham
d!I did originally start at week 1 and worked through. Despite not doing for last couple of weeks I definately noticed an increase in strength and muscletone. Will update in here as I complete, bit of an incentive!
Cheers,
Graham
Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Saturday 4th July 00:29
finishing week 1 at present with an initial test of 13.
Frankly I am really not sure as to why I am so bad at them. I am just in the overweight section of bmi, and losing weight, I swim 5 times a week, averaging 1000m a time I'd say, I do karate twice a week, I cycle to work (admittedly only 1.5 miles each way), and I have a bunch of active hobbies that I do whenever I get the opportunity.
I do have slight shoulder issues in that they tend to semi-dislocate if raised above shoulder height, but I can't feel them popping out when doing pressups. It's not like my shoulder muscles feel weak either - in real world usage I have no issues with anything that uses them, so no idea why this.
I was horrendously unfit before I started karate 3 / 4 months ago when I couldnt even manage a single proper sit up and have had massive progress in that area so its not like my body is unable to build muscle.
Frustrated, but shall continue.
Frankly I am really not sure as to why I am so bad at them. I am just in the overweight section of bmi, and losing weight, I swim 5 times a week, averaging 1000m a time I'd say, I do karate twice a week, I cycle to work (admittedly only 1.5 miles each way), and I have a bunch of active hobbies that I do whenever I get the opportunity.
I do have slight shoulder issues in that they tend to semi-dislocate if raised above shoulder height, but I can't feel them popping out when doing pressups. It's not like my shoulder muscles feel weak either - in real world usage I have no issues with anything that uses them, so no idea why this.
I was horrendously unfit before I started karate 3 / 4 months ago when I couldnt even manage a single proper sit up and have had massive progress in that area so its not like my body is unable to build muscle.
Frustrated, but shall continue.
Completed week 5 on Sunday, so did another exhaustion test tonight to see what column to use in week 6.
However, I could barely do 35 press-ups, let alone the minimum 45!!! WTF? On Sunday I did the required 8 sets (middle column) and in the last set did 45!!! What's happened?
I rested for a few minutes then tried again and struggled up to 40. Double WTF!?!?! Don't fancy repeating week 5 again having been so good up until now!
So I went away for 40 odd minutes and figured I'd give it one more shot and eased up to 51!
Can anyone explain why I can do more, having done a whole load before, but can't do loads straight away?
cheers
However, I could barely do 35 press-ups, let alone the minimum 45!!! WTF? On Sunday I did the required 8 sets (middle column) and in the last set did 45!!! What's happened?
I rested for a few minutes then tried again and struggled up to 40. Double WTF!?!?! Don't fancy repeating week 5 again having been so good up until now!
So I went away for 40 odd minutes and figured I'd give it one more shot and eased up to 51!
Can anyone explain why I can do more, having done a whole load before, but can't do loads straight away?
cheers
I'm still semi-injured darn it but I thought I'd ask the question.
Has anyone completed the 6 week program from scratch (i.e. starting from wk.1) without having to redo a week?
I cant help but think that you have to be seriously fit to complete the program, whichever week you start from, WITHOUT redoing a week or two?
Has anyone completed the 6 week program from scratch (i.e. starting from wk.1) without having to redo a week?
I cant help but think that you have to be seriously fit to complete the program, whichever week you start from, WITHOUT redoing a week or two?
I just had a go and did 50 press ups with a bit left in the tank.
My chest is more than capable (possibly even for 100) but my dodgy shoulders feel it. Actually, even without dodgy shoulders, 70 would be very difficult.
Having injured both shoulders in the last few years, I'll wait until i've got full movement in them before starting the program.
My chest is more than capable (possibly even for 100) but my dodgy shoulders feel it. Actually, even without dodgy shoulders, 70 would be very difficult.
Having injured both shoulders in the last few years, I'll wait until i've got full movement in them before starting the program.
okgo said:
Taita said:
I'm using it for close grip, elbows tight against the ribs pressups, finding progress is a bit slower than the wider, chest centric ones. Guess triceps need a bit more time to grow.
Dips my boy!But the ones you are doing are proper, mans pressups.
Also doing loads of pullups, rather than just chinups.
Well, I'm currently on week 3 and doing ok (but aware that the pain is yet to come).
I did 19 on my initial test and 31 at the end of week 2, so that's some progress I guess.
Ironically, after a few beers and before opening PH and reading this thread, I had the strange desire to do a press up test in the back garden, wearing nothing but my boxers (it wasn't like I planned it, I just happened to be out there getting some air!).
Anyway, I did 36 before I got a bit bored and wondered what the neighbours would be thinking if they saw me. Still, 36. Not bad!
I did 19 on my initial test and 31 at the end of week 2, so that's some progress I guess.
Ironically, after a few beers and before opening PH and reading this thread, I had the strange desire to do a press up test in the back garden, wearing nothing but my boxers (it wasn't like I planned it, I just happened to be out there getting some air!).
Anyway, I did 36 before I got a bit bored and wondered what the neighbours would be thinking if they saw me. Still, 36. Not bad!
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