Who's in?

[milkbone]

I know some of us did this awhile back (2 years ago??).

I've been trying to get some motivation back to get back in shape after some medical problems.

I did this before with a group on TE, found it fun and motivating. I don't know how to do all the graphs that were done in the last one.

Just wanted to see if anyone was interested?

http://hundredpushups.com/

Who's in?

[sjane]

I was *just* thinking about starting up the other day. I tried once about a year or so ago, but only made it a few weeks. Accountability would be good. :D

[crazycanuck]

Me! I want to try it this time round as i want to see what i can do & how it'll help my mtn biking.

[JennK13]

I'd be in for this! Right now with training, weight loss isn't high on my list, but strength training is.

[NbyNW]

Count me in!

[KnottedYet]

I did it last time, and loved the sense of accomplishment! Was just thinking about it recently and would love to do it again!

[OakLeaf]

My rotator cuffs hurt just thinking about last time I tried that.

I'm motivated enough to work on the program, but apparently not motivated enough to do all the other work that I need to balance the push-ups. :rolleyes: So not me, this time.

[WindingRoad]

I'm game!:D

[badger]

ohoh!! me me!!

My upper body strength is pitiful compared to my legs so I'm all game to increase it.

[GLC1968]

I was just thinking about this too. I missed the last round by a few days, so I didn't join in. I'd love to do it this time!

And yes, accountability would be VERY good. :)

If I recall correctly, last time they all did their 'test' on their own and then everyone planned to start the actual program on the same day. Should we do the same?

[milkbone]

Great!

I figured I'd wait a little see how many replies we get. Maybe give everyone a week or so before we start.

I don't remember who started it last time, but I was motivated by the accountability and seeing everyone elses progress. :D

Anyone else up for some motivation?

[Pedal Wench]

Last time I did it, I totally tore up my wrist - it's still a mess. Might try to modify it somehow.

[kermit]

I'm in!!!!!!!

[tulip]

I've been doing them, but not as consistently as I should. I use the iPhone app and it's very handy.

[JennK13]

I figured I'd wait a little see how many replies we get. Maybe give everyone a week or so before we start.


What do you think - everyone take the test Thursday or Friday, then start Monday (it says to rest a couple days after the initial test....)??

[milkbone]

Great!

Sounds like a plan..everyone test Thurs/Fri...I will start a thread and post how you did, etc

Then Monday start day one, and we can do a weekly thread to keep each other going!
:D

[badgercat]

Sounds like fun!

[Catrin]

Sounds like fun...but not with my hands I am afraid.

[Bike Chick]

Sure. Sounds fun and I totally suck at push ups. I need this.

[Leigh66]

I would LOVE to start this....however, I'm battling my first ever tendinitis in my elbow and don't know that I'll be ready for this. :(

[redrhodie]

If it was pull-ups, I'd totally be in. :rolleyes:

[JennK13]

Cool! I signed up for the pushup log on the site. Looking forward to more muscle :)

[badgercat]

If it was pull-ups, I'd totally be in. :rolleyes:

Apparently it's coming soon... http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/

[katluvr]

I was just thinking about this last time I did push-UPS at the gym. I didn't complete the entire program last time. Count me in again this time.
K

[marni]

count me in as well- the new trainer aalso thinks it is an excellent idea since my "upper body strength isn't all that it could be."

he says he'll count for me when I do the initial test on Friday after we finish our regular session.

marni

[WindingRoad]

I can't decide to do girl style or original push ups? If I do regular ones it's gonna put me in the 'up to 5' probably? What's everyone else doing?:confused:

[badgercat]

I did a test tonight in case I forgot later in the week because my parents will be visiting the next few days. I did standard push-ups, and I guess I'll save any reporting of numbers for the "real" thread. :o

[Bike Chick]

count me in as well- the new trainer aalso thinks it is an excellent idea since my "upper body strength isn't all that it could be."

he says he'll count for me when I do the initial test on Friday after we finish our regular session.

marni

My 4 yo grandson could probably count mine....ONE....TWO...THR....TWO!

[sgtiger]

I'm in. I've been doing them sporadically on my own, but I think this will help motivate me to do them on a regular basis. I can't do regular ones so I'm doing them on a yoga ball until I can do real ones.



Last time I did it, I totally tore up my wrist - it's still a mess. Might try to modify it somehow.

Some people find it easier on their wrists to use dumbbells to hold on to when they do push-ups. The dumbbells are kept parallel to the body with wrists and hands inline.

Ignore the last step with the dumbbell row. I couldn't find anything without them, but the following shows the position of the modified push-up.

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/dumbbell-pushup-and-row
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIiQmhlkeU0

ETA: Push-up bars may give you more range of motion or different hand positions to try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrvKIRGZOkM&feature=related

[GLC1968]

I can't decide to do girl style or original push ups? If I do regular ones it's gonna put me in the 'up to 5' probably? What's everyone else doing?:confused:

I think it depends on what your goals are. If you just want to get stronger, then doing knee push-ups is fine. If you ultimately want to do 100 regular pushups, then I'd start with regular ones even if your count is only 3 or something.

Me? I'm doing regular ones. I have no idea how many I can do, so I'll do my test tongiht. Last time, I did 11 for the test (should have stopped at 10 but didn't) and man...that plan was HARD! This time, I think I'm in better shape from losing weight and swimming, but we'll see....

[redrhodie]

Apparently it's coming soon... http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/

Oh no! My dog ate my pull-up bar. ;)

[NoNo]

I tried it last time we attempted this on here, but I think it was too soon after my wrist injury. I made it up to the 75 push-up level, but was getting wicked pains in my wrist. Lately I've been trying to do modified push-ups to protect my wrist, but not with any regularity. I'll give it a go again, count me in.

[katluvr]

Guess I should get down on the floor and do my test. Did you notice there is a 200 squat program. Maybe I should do BOTH!

K

[GLC1968]

I did my test. I'm going to TRY and do the level I came out with but if it gets too hard, I reserve the right to step down a step. ;)

I managed 12 before I felt my form giving out. The thing is, the first day has me doing a TON more than 12 and I really don't know if I can. I don't think I've ever contemplated lying to make my performance look worse...but I am seriously considering it right now! :p

[badger]

so when exactly are we starting this?

I did my test and surprised myself by doing 16. I did it again the next day and all I could manage was 10 - I was sore!!

you know what I find impossible (for me) to do? I tried to do a chin up from a completely stretched out position. I couldn't even do one!!

[malkin]

I'm in.
I'm also interested in any modifications that anyone is doing to make it easier on wrists and shoulders.

[OakLeaf]

Safest for shoulders is a narrow stance (hands under shoulders, elbows bend straight back, upper arms tickle your ribcage the whole way). I've read that people over 30 shouldn't do them any other way. Of course I ignored that advice the last time around. :rolleyes: Don't let your shoulders go lower than your elbows.

Try keeping the weight in your hands - your whole hands, rather than your wrists, with the heads of your 2d through 5th metacarpals all touching the mat and the weight distributed through the tips of your fingers including your thumb. If that still bothers your wrists, you can use hand weights as rails so that you can keep your wrists in line. The kind with a neoprene coating would be even more comfortable.

[Pedal Wench]

Safest for shoulders is a narrow stance (hands under shoulders, elbows bend straight back, upper arms tickle your ribcage the whole way). I've read that people over 30 shouldn't do them any other way. Of course I ignored that advice the last time around. :rolleyes: Don't let your shoulders go lower than your elbows.

Try keeping the weight in your hands - your whole hands, rather than your wrists, with the heads of your 2d through 5th metacarpals all touching the mat and the weight distributed through the tips of your fingers including your thumb. If that still bothers your wrists, you can use hand weights as rails so that you can keep your wrists in line. The kind with a neoprene coating would be even more comfortable.

I'm one of the ones who destroyed her wrist last time we tried this..

If using hand weights, what position would you use for the weights - weight handles parallel to the body or perpendicular?

[crazycanuck]

(I'm going to be using a swiss ball to do mine &have been for a while..)

10 for me

[malkin]

I spied one of the chairs at work that will be perfect! It has metal arms that I can hang on to and being at that slant will keep my shoulders out of trouble. I can shove it against the wall in my office for stability.

I've recruited a few people at work too. Anyone who works with kids with autism could use a little more upper body strength!

[out_spokin']

I'm in too. Thanks for the shoulder-safety mod tips - I'll definitely be doing wrist-safety mods (knee and/or exercise ball version) as well. Will test tomorrow!

[BikingNurse]

Is it too late? if no, I'm in

[OakLeaf]

I'm one of the ones who destroyed her wrist last time we tried this..

If using hand weights, what position would you use for the weights - weight handles parallel to the body or perpendicular?

I think it's easier to protect your shoulders and elbows if the weights are parallel, but since you already know your wrists are an issue, I'd say whichever way feels better.

[yellow]

I thought I might join in, did my initial test, and decided that no, I will not join in. :p I did plenty...I don't need to do 100 in a row. FWIW, push ups (many different kinds) have been a big part of my PT routine, so I will keep doing them.

But if anyone is serious about the pull up challenge, I'd be up for that. My pull up-ing has seriously lagged since surgery (since I turned 40 my goal is to do the number of pull ups that I am old on each birthday--with rest, obviously--and if I want to be able to do that next birthday, I need to get back into the routine).