100 push ups a day program. Anyone else ever try it?

[Gene]

Wish I was that motivated ^

I remember doing 90+ in 60 seconds, actually not that long ago. It's just soo much easier to be lazy.

im gonna go ahead and call bullshit on that.
there is no way you can do 60 pushups in 60 seconds let alone 90

[Gene]

just busted out 50 consecutive. last time i did pushups was months ago...

[Lithium]

I was going to say something about the high numbers in 60 seconds stuff...... a proper push up takes one second but i can see someone getting to 70.

[Jeremy C]

I'll kill myself trying pushups. I'll just stick to weights and aerobic exercise for now. I got back into it kinda-serious about 6 weeks ago, and already I've got definition in my arms and chest that were definitely not there before.

Best part is, the girlfriend noticed before I did.

[terrets]

I made 33. Weeakkk

[DocWalt]

I started with level 3 of week one today. Holy crap. I'm out of shape I'll post up how I'm doing, you guys better keep me motivated...

[thor'svr4]

I started with level 3 of week one today. Holy crap. I'm out of shape I'll post up how I'm doing, you guys better keep me motivated...

if you fail ill kick you in da nuts

week 4 day 3 tonight for me. week 5 day 1 is where i got stuck last time... this is gonna get hard.

[DocWalt]

Haha, that'd suck I'm feeling it today man, my upper arms and chest are so tight.

are you getting stuck like, not having motivation, or not being able to go farther physically?

[bluemax_1]

BTW, I didn't check out the whole program, but did they include stretching as part of the program? If they didn't mention it specifically, I would add it

Don't stretch intensively BEFORE initiating your workout. It's actually been proven that stretching too much before intense muscular contraction actually reduces your maximal contraction force. A little mild to moderate stretching is OK but don't overdo it. My preferred warmup is actually a few repetitions of the intended activity at a lower intensity. In other words, if you can only manage 30-40 pushups in one set, my recommended warmup would be 5-10 slow pushups against a wall.

Stretching AFTER intense workouts though, is actually beneficial in increasing bloodflow, reducing lactic acid buildup and improving recovery. I tend to stretch and hold for ~60 seconds AFTER completing the exercise. It tends to reduce the stiffness and soreness the following day(s).


Max

[Jeremy C]

Good recommendation there Max. When lifting, I usually start with a set at about 50% of my desired lift weight. Once I start lifting, in between sets I will make it a point to stretch and then a good long stretch afterwords.