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started this today, hopefully be able to casually bring up the topic of push ups down the pub in 6 weeks time and win some prop bets  :cheers:

http://hundredpushups.com/index.html (http://hundredpushups.com/index.html)

day 1 pretty easy imo

I've always always always been torrid at press-ups. I'll give this a go.

That looks like a laugh.  I'll give it a go as well.

aye im in 2!

Ads and I are both in

OK..I'll tell MrsB to give this a go, just to see if it works..if it does I'll think about doing it..but 30 minutes a week sounds a lot.

rotflmfao

Well that was easy.

My first attempt.

Positioned myself under a cuboard, rasied myself up, then with hands behind back let myself fall towards the floor resulting in bouncing at great speed off. chest hitting back on the cuboard.  It was accomplished in just under 1.7 mins.

rotflmfao..you women have it soo easy.

I tried the push-ups after reading the most attractive players thread but when I tried to lie down my hands didn't even reach the floor...

Blatant brag post IMO.

Having short arms is nothing to brag about.

if i tried even 1 i'd collapse in a heap unless i tried 1 armed PU's on 2nd thought i'd collapse trying both..

would happily watch others doing it... Duke on web cam??

Adam did 14
I did 11

Update on Thursday

I'll have a craic. Have just started a get fit regime. That only lasted lasted a few days, then had to take 2 weeks off for a holiday then the GCBPT in Bristol. So, this seems the ideal way to get back into it :)

Can do this already.

Next...

Blatant brag post imo

"Honestly officer, I'm doing push-ups. The sheep is just keeping count"

Is anyone keeping this up? I am on to day 2 and already finding it quite hard lol.

;carlocitrone;

I'm on the second week.  Not difficult yet, but I guess it depends on how many you could do to start with.

This is impossible imo.

I did 48 at the gym and nearly died. My arms actually gave way.

started week 2 today, fine so far

Kin runs marathons, he's bound to find it easy.  Horneris is young, he should be able to do it.  I haven't done it, but I think I'd be in Mango's category.

lol, you go to the gym!!

i get out of breath walking to the toilet for a piss

and when i used to go to the gym i got banned for trying to look over the lockers into the womens changing area, wtf else are you supposed to do at the gym?

Running doesn't help you do push-ups! 

Graham - try it.  Follow the training plan, and see how you get on.

Doing press ups would help you aswell....

I'm too unfit, I get puffed out putting my socks on.

sigh, ok will start tomorrow.

Ads and I are doing day 3 today. So far so good.......

only just seen this. I'm in.

I already do 3 sets of 25 four times a week, so I might be able to join in two or three weeks in.

after this move on to burpees.

I'm sure you can already do 100 with your training.  I could have managed it about 15 years ago when I was training daily. 

Me and Rooky are running a half-marathon in October, and I've done no running at all this year.  Went out for a run this morning and boy was it hard work.  It was like starting out all over again.  Poker is not conducive to being able to run.

Im so unfit, going to have a go at this.

Blatant 'I'm not a total lazy weakling like everyone else on Blonde' brag post IMO.

I do burpees most of the time.  I can do two or three after dinner

certainly in a session, but not consecutive. I had a friend who joined the navy when we were 17. they used to make them do 100 - 200 as punishments. I did 100 straight once back then, but that's 18 years ago.

I'll do the experiment tonight, see where I'm starting from. 30 - 40 probably.

think I might see if I can get some of my students to do it too.

It's a nice and easy programme - so it shouldn't put anyone off.

It's easier if you can already do 30-40 consecutive push-ups, but the missus is having a go at this as well, and she did 10 before starting this.

I had a go last night - I can do 5 press ups.

I'm going to the gym this afternoon - it's been nice knowing you all :)

If you're a total weedy wimp like, er, me, you may find it easier to do a programme doing half-press-ups (from your knees rather than your feet) as even if the full ones kill you, anyone should be able to do 20 half press-ups. Once you've completed the programme on your knees, start again doing it properly and you'll be more likely to not collapse after four.

Started tonight, shocked at only managing 22 then realised i've put about four stone on the last couple of years, will be so chuffed if I can manage 100 in six weeks.

went down the pub and got a bit pissed instead of doing the test tonight.

definitely start tomorrow ;sleep;

35 at an even pace. could of paused for a couple of seconds and got another 10 but that's cheating I'm guessing.
The goal has to be 100 without a pause so the tests have to be done like that.
going to do the whole 6 weeks because the students ranged from 10 - 25 and we're going to stick together.
first to 100 video it and put it up.

Did my initial test tonight.

Six.

Oh yes, six.

I suspect I'll still be doing this thing at Christmas.

look at it this way, you'll have acheived more than me when you get there. bigger improvement, more impressive.

Good point, though you have greater faith in my perseverance than I have.

I managed twenty on the test and have done the week 1 first day, second day tomorrow.
Hopfully this thread will make me stick to this even though i cant imagine doing 100.

Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general. - Mark Rippetoe

more great quotes here

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Quotes (http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Quotes)

Starting a challenge like this believing you will fail is absolutely pointless.

The only real reason to fail is your willingness to fail.

Reprogramme your belief system. You have to KNOW that if you put the work in you can do it. The effort and sacrifices made by different individuals may vary (ie your general weight or level of fitness may also need attention for you to be able to exercise this hard). If you start out with excuses or low expectations you're wasting your time.

I thought I would be in a similar boat but so far I have kept to it just.....week 2 day 1 tonight. Helped enormously by my whippet like 12 year old son who pushed himself to 18 at the end of week 1 day 3

Good going Snatty!..Now, I believe you were going to post some more stuff in your diary?  ;slavedriver;

Tremendously busy this week in Germany..................might not get a post at all the way things are going. Might find time to do one tonight

Just finished day 2 of week 1 and managed to do 30 on the last bit, quite chuffed.
Perhaps it is possible after all.....

Blatant "I have arms like Nadal" post imo.

I'm quite envious of people with this mentality.  I'm not really a negative person, but I know I'm unfit and basically lazy.  Don't get me wrong, I'd love to be able to do it, but I find it hard to get started.  I'm sure if I could be programmed in some way where I'd already been doing it a month or perhaps some of my heavy frame was removed, I'd be more inclined, but I have a severe case of "can't be arsed" most of the time that I can't shake off, there's always something else I'd rather be doing, even if there's nothing else to actually do.

I feel slightly ashamed :D

It's only 10 minutes a day, three days a week!

I've taken up the challenge and do the push-ups just before I crash into bed.  Looking ahead to week 3's plan and it starts to get interesting...

week 2 day 2 quite hard for me. just had to have a little snooze ;sleep;

I offer very reasonable rates  :P

;D  You're a day ahead of me then.  Have you had a glance at next week's schedule?  Starts getting a bit serious ;hide;

All part of your better half's plan to make sure you're exhausted by the time you get to bed.

OMG.  I've not watched any tennis for about 10 years.  Yesterday morning I wouldn't have known Nadal from Adam (or anyone else for that matter) but bloody hell - had telly on yesterday and he is GORGEOUS isn't he?!   ;kev; I do have a bit of a thing about nice strong arms too, but I didn't really notice his yesterday - was too busy being mesmirised by his rear view as he served from the bottom of my screen. 

OK, you can get back on topic now :D

you can self programme. look into NLP and research advice on self hypnosis and motivation. Unless you have a genuine physical impediment, generally it's only you self imposed resistance to success that's stopping you achieving something like this. In anything, setting small achievable goals is the best route to success. These should be thought of as levels rather than weeks because unless you're in pretty good shape already I don't believe 6 weeks is achievable, BUT the goal is achievable by anyone who sets their mind to it.

I'm starting officially monday because I have half a dozen students and half a dozen lads from work doing it together. We're all starting from level one rather than anyone skipping forward.

Week 1 - Complete.
Week 2 - Starts Monday.

Only just spotted this thread, Just done the initial test and managed 21

Looking forward to this challenge.

Nearing he end of week 2 and just had a look at week 3, looks like hard work.
Hows anyone doing on week 3?

I started the challenge but very quickly (after about 12 seconds) realised I was running before I could walk and that the full push-ups were't going to happen. Therefore I'm doing the challenge once on half-pushups, then hopefully doing it again properly once my arms stop feeling as though they're going to snap like twigs.

Will be doing the first day of week 3 tomorrow.

Haven't got Nadal-esque arms yet though, so I'm disappointed.

How many did you set for week 3 in the test?

Done week 1. Glad they only do 3 day weeks.

Struggling a little bit but worst comes to the worst i'll do two week 2's and get a bit more pumped for week 3.

I stopped at 40.

Undoubted chip passing brag post series of posts

rotflmfao

How are those that aren't in great shape (Kin might be getting a bit pudgy but is in decent shape) holding up with this one? MrsB quit this before she started (something about me F'ing off?) so I might have to try this myself....but need a bit of motivation.
Snatty (don't mean to be rude by singling you out mate) are you still doing this?

Pudgy?  That's like saying you're a German hippy dwarf...

OK, I apologise...not pudgy...slightly more rotund in the waist area.

Are you sure you're not mistaking me for someone else?

A+

Oh yeah....that's me, that is.

Sorry hadn't been on the thread recently but I have to tell you me and the boy wonder finished week 2 last night....the middle level so we did 10,10, 8,8, and I did 10 the min and Ads did 15......and if that doesn't inspire you nothing will. Just choose your column and stop giving yourself excuses........JFDI

OK..if Snatty can do it I shall start today :)

As I finished the 46th and final press up it did feel pretty good.....so I wish you every success

46?..Jesus Snatty, that's impressive.

did 1.3 yesterday
15/13/12/12/30
totted them up and decided to do another 18 to make it 100 total, for the hell of it
then did 75 sit ups 25/20/15/10/5

testing the students tonight, see how they're getting on.
hoping for minimum 40 for myself, although I have to get a gym session in before hand and that tends to shave a few of my best set.

Week 2 finished, now it looks like its going to be hard work.
Week 3 here we go.

Week 2 starts tonight but i've got injured hands.

Blisters and torn skin from Beijing Olympics 2008.

Might have to re-start once they have recovered.

Being impatient, I am doing this, but with 6 day weeks and not 3 so am hoping to complete it in half the time

You will particularly enjoy the jump from week 2 to week 3....... I could be on week 3 forever

won't work

the reason you do it like it's laid out is you're building stamina in the muscles used for the exersize. The recovery time is as important (if not more so) as the workout time. If it's easy at the start you still shouldn't jump forward. The improvement needs to be gradual.

I understand rest time is important in exercise.

I do not see why you need more than a day of rest time though for an activity that only takes 10 minutes or so.

Rest time between the repetitions, yes, but 2 days rest between each set?

But what do I know - if it fails then I will do it as it is laid out.

you're doing the 5th set to failure though. there should be some after effects. when you get to level 4 / 5 i would think you'll need your rest time more.

I must admit that I'm doing this programme in conjunction with 2 martial arts sessions and 3 gym sessions a week so I'm not exactly getting 'recovery time' either. if fact I'm doing a lot of exercises in the same plane of movement. Hopefuly I'm helping rather than hindering. The Pushups are basically used as a warm up before punching or pressing.

I thought of doing this








but over it now.

all gone very quiet. Half way down page two it was.

retest tonight. aiming for 50.

anyone else still going?

Still going - middle of week 3.

Doing week 1 - again. :(

Just do not seem to be able to build up any strength.

Gonna start tonight...

Playstation injuries have healed.

Week 1 (take 2) starts tonight

starting week 2 tonight...

need to put a step k in between week2 and week 3 and I am just working out what it looks like

Had food poisining last week so have not started step 3, think im going to redo step 2 and then carry on again.

don't know if this helps but I came up with a simplified version for the martial arts class to follow.It's basically the same but this is what we're doing...

Level   Test   
1.1   10 / 10 / 8 / 6 / max (7+) 60s rest   
1.2   12 / 12 / 10 / 10 / max (10+) 90s rest   
1.3   15 / 13 / 12 / 12 / max (15+) 120s rest   
   Test (20 to move on)   
2.1   12 / 12 / 9 / 7 / max (10+) 60s rest   
2.2   16 / 13 / 11 / 11 / max (15+) 90s rest   
2.3   15 / 15 / 12 / 12 / max (15+) 120s rest   
   Test (30 to move on)   
3.1   25 / 17 / 17 / 15 / max (25+) 60s    
3.2   27 / 19 / 19 / 15 / max (25+) 90s   
3.3   30 / 22 / 22 / 20 / max (27+) 120s   
   Test (40 to move on)   
4.1   27 / 20 / 20 / 17 / max (27+) 60s   
4.2   27 / 21 / 21 / 18 / max (25+) 90s   
4.3   30 / 22 / 22 / 20 / max (29+) 120s   
   Test (50 to move on)   
5.1   40 / 32 / 30 / 25 / max (40+) 60s   
5.2   20 / 20 / 18 / 18 / 15 / 15 / 14 / max (40+) 45s   
5.3   18 / 18 / 16 / 16 / 14 / 14 / 12 / max (40+) 30s   
   Test (60 to move on)   
6.1   56 / 45 / 42 / 40 max (56+) 60s   
6.2   30 / 30 / 25 / 25 / 25 / 25 / 22 / 22 / max (56+) 45s   
6.3   27 / 27 / 23 / 23 / 23 / 23 / 20 / 20 / max (56+) 30s   
   Final Test   

finished level 2 last night and did 45 so I'm moving to level 3 this week

I had a prop bet last night because of this thread with a friend of mine that he couldnt do 1000 push ups in an hour. He never leaves the gym but i thought this was value until 45 minutes later he had me reaching into my pocket.

Non poker players are gay.

1k an hour?...that's just nuts.

at least I know what the goal is after 100 now.
Did he take any breaks?
that's pretty impressive. I hope he was well paid for that feat

Still looks like a huge jump from 2.3 to 3.1

looking at it, I agree, although I think the problem is with 2.3 rather than 3.1

i got to 88 this morning but literally landed on my chin.

he did 20 sets of 50 every min with a minute break.

But does he have a small penis?

I'm on week four from tomorrow.

Did the 3.3 last night = 3.3   30 / 22 / 22 / 20 / max (27+), with the max being 70.   I reckon I might be able to do the 100 now if I tried, but I'm going to wait until I've done the whole course.

the maz was 70?...Jesus, that's impressive Kin...especially for a guy that looks as brittle as my granddad!

No weight to lift you see.

Ah, that's my problem!..not weak muscles but just too much weight to lift :)

that is a good effort Kin.

when you do your final test, have someone video it.

Prop bet at the next blonde Bash FTW. Only as long as it's with someone who doesn't read this thread...

your observation is a good one. First time I didn't blast the minimum 5th set.
managed exactly 25/17/17/15/25
target at the end of the week is low comparitively. I tested 45 on monday so I'm hoping for more that 50 on the next test.

Great effort Kin, must be doing them on your knees imo..

GFY ;)

The phone rings and you lose count what happens??

hurt my shoulder cuz i is stoopid and don't warm up properly down the gym. just started back today at week 4 day 1

doing mine as a warm up for a gym session or a martial arts class so not going to happen.

the hundred will be performed infront of my students and they'll be counting for me

Last night was on the final day of Week 4.

30-22-22-20 and then max (min 29).

Not going to tell you how many I did for the maximum, as it would be a blatant brag post imo ;).

I'm as surprised as anyone! 

Well done!..You going to keep doing it and building it up?

Definitely.  It's always easier to do something when you're already at a certain level.  Wish the running was coming along as well...

exactly half way
finished week 3 and tested at 50
the real work starts now.

how's everyone doing?
Kin must be there by now.

at the end of level 4 I had a dissapointing 53 for my test. I hadn't fully recovered from a heavy weekend but 50 was my target to move to level 5 so no problem.
HOWEVER, first set on level 5 was 40/32/30/25/40+
I attempted this the day after a taxing martial arts and weights session when I should have left an extra day gap.
failed for the first time in this programme and did 40/32/20/20/20 So I've decided what ever my test results next monday, I'm repeating level 5 until I can complete that set.
tonights actually looks easier as it's 20 / 20 / 18 / 18 / 15 / 15 / 14 / max (40+) with 45 secs rest
The last 40 looks nasty but up to there I think I'll be fine

blatant brag IMO ;)

I whacked my wrist, and so took a break from the schedule.  I started again last night, and actually did that set you mentioned (the first one with 8 levels). 

It's amazing how easy it is on some days, and on others it's a real effort. 

I know what you mean.
When I tested two weeks ago I got to 45 no problem and the burn kicked in suddenly and I stopped at 50
this week when I got 53 (hoping for 60) It was hurting from about 30.
realistically, for the final test, I don't want to be relying on will power / tenacity until the final 10-15
that needs the burn not to kick in til 80+
feel a long way from that.
perhaps 2 weeks at level 5 will show the improvement I'm looking for.

gonna give it a bash this evening

What about the push-up challenge?

:dontask:

 ::) how old are you

Sorry Dad.  How old are you?

Saw this ages ago and just realised people have been doing on here.

Just done 1.1, is it crucial to not do push ups on the off days for the 1st week or 2?

certainly helps later on. you're looking to work to failure on your final set and you will want to be fully recovered for your following set.

when you get to level 5, trust me, you'll be needing the recovery time

good luck

yeah, you also have to remember that the muscles go into "grow" phase after a workout when they have their rest..(about 48 hours apparently) so if you continue to use them you don't actually build up as much as you could.


Yes, I read a Men's Health mag this week...no I didn't buy it :)

so are you guys actually doing proper push ups and touching the floor with your chests. I'm not

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgHf3vZzjTk

looks like an idiot doing the smoking ones

this is a bit more impressive, but the gaps spoil it a bit

YouTube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=O8LvRjYNxrU

YouTube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iW3EgAlkl7s

that's the badger

well, till he starts pausing all over the place

Anyone that films themselves doing a few press ups is a cock imo, whether they are smoking while doing it or not.

I'm going to have to film myself do 100. I have three seperate bets to collect and I'm buggered if I'm doing the test 3 times  :D

93 this morning. pi$$ed off!!

Might give this a try..45 years old, haven't done ant training for 4 1/2 years (apart from running on the rugby pitch), just had a go an managed 40 press ups.

decent attempt.
programme says you should go back to level 5 if you fail the 100 test. depends how you feel though.
good luck next time.

Wow, unlucky. Just completed week 1 today

Im gonna try this

Did it just now. Actually managed 108 and pretty pleased with that, now wheres the takeaway menu.....

Anyone done this yet?

I'm going to be trying this again when I go to the gym tonight. Will post result later.

Everyone seemed to be doing well and then just stopped posting.

Can still do 100 (well I could a few weeks back).  Focusing on my running now, preparation for London in April next year.

Blatant 'those policemen's biceps weren't big enough for me' post IMO.