Wall push ups. Seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
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Wall push ups. Seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Well I'm determined to make this my year-o-fitness. Swim lessons, check. Spin class, check. Gym membership, check. Flabby, weak arms, check. . .wait, that's bad. I'm so in.
The things you all make me get into. . .:p
After the 100, we should all learn to do those pushups where you clap at the top. :D
You should be able to do those once you can do 15-20 regular ones. They're not hard. But DEFINITELY don't try them if you have wrist, hand, elbow or shoulder problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
I use small dumbbells so I can keep my wrists fairly straight during push ups. I figure that riding plus computers has given me a fairly significant case of carpal tunnel. Bending the wrist back (as in normal push ups) is tough on the nerves.
Okay, so I just did the test.....i'm still shaky:D
I managed 11 but almost fell flat on my face after that.....:p
So, I'm going to start out following the guidelines for column #2. I can't wait to see the changes:D
Okay, I will try this insane test. Next week though.
I can't start tomorrow because at 6:00 am DH and I are leaving to hike down this SUPER steep canyon to fish. At one point we have to tie a rope on a tree and use the rope to help us down.
Once down the canyon, the only way to the good fishing spots (and MAN is the fishing GREAT) is to hike the river upstream - no trails on the banks. So, after I have rubber legs from hiking down the canyon, I'll be trudging against the current in knee to waist deep water and crawling up over thigh high boulders for about a mile. Then we get the pleasure of walking down the river and hiking OUT. Last time we were 3/4 of the way out of the canyon and I started to cry. Hiked like a girl, yes I did. :p
After the last hike, DH and I had to go down stairs backward because our quads were so sore. For days I tell you, DAYS!
That's quite the lengthy excuse, I know. I just don't think it would be wise to start tomorrow off with push ups.
That's my story and I am sticking to it.
Thanks Yellow. I think! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Careful, Fall River eats boats, too. Ask the Hyde folks after I told them that having parts of a Hyde drift boat pinned to a rock for years was not a good advertisement.
I'm in. Start tomorrow. Labor day here in Canada. I'm sure it will be laborius!
Since "alternative" push ups are allowed (in my case with dumbbells and a fitness ball), I'm in.
I'm in and will start tomorrow (well, probably Tuesday since I need to do the initial test today). I could use some core and upper body strength!
Lora
Any good resources on technique?? I tried what I thought was correct, and didn't really feel any resistance. I'm also doing light arm weights - but I don't think that will be enough to seriously help the lack of push up ability.Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
CA
Did you read this? I like Kim's idea of a fitness ball also. I have to protect my shoulder but I know some kind of pushups will help.
http://www.hundredpushups.com/what.html
[QUOTE=Flybye;357207...the only way to the good fishing spots (and MAN is the fishing GREAT) is to hike the river upstream - no trails on the banks... [/QUOTE]
OK, but wear your life jacket. ;) Don't want to see you floatin' away.
Yep. I need to do some searching on the fitness ball style - that could be the way to go for me (until I build up strength).Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
CA
From SparkPeople.com:Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Starting Position
Start facing wall, arms length away, feet slightly apart, legs straight (but knees not locked). Place hands onto wall, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Action
EXHALE: Keeping head in neutral position, bend elbows to lower head/chest toward wall, coming as close as you can to it but not touching it.
INHALE: Straighten arms and return to starting position for one rep.
Special Instructions
The further your feet are away from the wall, the more difficult this exercise will be. Also be sure not to lock knees or elbows.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/...p?exercise=107
:cool:
Reporting in.
I started this morning! I'm so pathetic. :o
Question: I'm right-handed so my right arm is stronger than my left. I find my weight migrating over my right arm. I can't seem to prevent this. Do you think time will cure it? Should I think about something extra on an off-day, maybe a one-armed wall push up for the left??
I met the guy who created this website on Twitter and started doing the pushups at the end of July. Got t the 3rd week around my tri date and then quit for awhile. I'm going to start again at week 2 now I think.
Interesting tidbit - Steve was recently approached to do a book on the idea. He's negotiating with them right now.
As Snap said, try standing farther away from the wall. Because your body will actually be moving in an arc, be sure you place your hands where they will be under your shoulders when you're closest to the wall, not when you're standing up to begin the movement. Don't bring your shoulders closer to the wall than your elbows.Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Most of the form tips for wall push-ups are the same as for doing them horizontally. Practice plank position - with a mirror or an observer - to strengthen your core and get the idea of how your body should feel while doing push-ups.
You can also do push-ups with your legs on a stability ball. This gives you the ability to micro-adjust your fulcrum and gradually roll out to a longer lever as you get stronger. Again, as with any type of decline push-up, don't bring your shoulders below your elbow level (unless you've been cleared to do that by a PT or a qualified trainer, and you can do it without pain or instability in your shoulders).
Of course the weight work will help, as long as you keep increasing the weights. The main difference between bench presses and push-ups is the secondary muscles that get used (more central core in push-ups, more shoulder stabilizers and obliques in bench presses, particularly dumbbell presses) - the load on the triceps and pecs is very similar. There's a slight difference because of the way your body becomes the radius of an arc during a push-up, so a mix of regular and decline bench presses would be the best simulation.
That works, or with a lesser case of weak wrists, try splaying your fingers out and using your whole hands to distribute the weight, rather than putting it all in the heel of your hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogmama
Geez, I'm hanging around this thread so much I apparently have a secret desire to do the program :rolleyes: Okay, okay, provided I don't go through with the surgery (which I'm making a final decision later this week after talking to a couple more people), I'm in. Start tomorrow ;)
You're doing very nicely as our coach. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
(And best wishes on the surgery decision.)
Did week 1, day 1 today.
Initial test result = 8
So I did
7-7-5-4-7 = 30
It is not easy (euphemism).
My wrists hurt a little but they will toughen up as they have in the past (although I might repeat week 1 to make sure I don't hurt myself.
This makes running an interval session attractive.
Ok, I did the test and did 20. My elbow pops each time I dip down and it always has--even in gym class in grade school. Should I do the wall push-ups? The elbow thing is kinda uncomfortable. :o
Week 1, day 1, Level 1 (using @15" high bench)
Initial test result = 5
2-2-2-2-6 = 14
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...0/exercise.png
For those of you using SportTracks, just thought I'd share. I set up categories under "My Friends' Activities" for "core work: pushups" and "core work: yoga" to track these. The pushup count goes in mileage and the yoga practice time is recorded manually.
By using "My Friends'" the numbers don't interfere with the cycling or running stats, and you can still run activity reports.
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
I'll be darned. I was just thinking about this.
Great minds . . . :p
I did my first day, first week!!!!
7,7,5,4,6 = a very sweaty me :p
Going to take tomorrow off and do day 2 on Wednesday!!
I did my intial test today for this, measly 6 knee type push ups. LOL I can't even lift myself from a proper form push up. I can hold myself up, and go down, but I cannot lift myself back up. I've never had much upper body strength. Maybe I will now.
My 13 year old son and husband have decided they want to do this with me. So we are going to start next week probably, so we can do Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
I think it's great they are going to join me. I usually cannot get them to do anything with me when it comes to exercise. DH use to ride with me, and now it's rare for him to do so. He is going to ride the Waco wild west with me like we always do and hasn't ridden a bit this summer. Of course I haven't ridden much either with my health issues, but either way, at least they are going to do this with me.
I was thrilled.
What a great team we have!
- yellow
- Grog
- Crazy
- Velobambina
- ridebikeme
- Dogmama
- NoNo
- Flur
- Smilie
- minn
- HoosierGiant
- Aggie_Ama
- Becky
- bluebug32
- jobob (???)
- SadieKate
- lifesgreat
- RnRGirl
- SouthernBelle
- firenze11
- Kvixen23
- spindizzy
- aka_kim
- ibcycling
And a bunch of others that will either start next week (FLYBYE!) or have already started.
I was gone all weekend and just arrived home this evening...and remembered that I needed to start the challenge. After I had dinner. And some wine. And I had a bit of a rough drive home from Flaming Gorge. But I conquered anyway:
10, 10, 8, 6, 23
I think without alcohol the max (last number) could have been one or two more. Maybe.
I have a hard time looking up/forward (or whatever that is). I like to look down at the floor, keeping my neck straighter (I think). I can't do as many looking up/forward.
Let's hear from the rest of you!!
y
P.S. SadieKate, I saw most of a drift boat wrapped around a rock on the Green over the weekend. I of course avoided all holes, rocks, and undercut anything. Not that it's hard to do on that section below Flaming Gorge. And I was in a duckie...Mr. yellow and friends were in Merganser. :D
and managed a measely 5 on the initial test. Followed the column for <6 and did 4 for the max rep. Yesterday I was able to do 8. I had some back spasms Sunday, but I'm not sure if that's from riding (it's way down near my tailbone), or if the push-ups are aggravating something, but I'm sticking with it! The sprained wrist is hanging in there, and while extremely sore over the weekend, my shoulders are now down to a dull ache:p
Oh, I also challenged my cousin. She's the catcher on the Keene State softball team and is studying to be a PE teacher. Needless to say, I think she's got a bit of a headstart on me, but I like the challenge and at least want to make a showing. At the very least I'll be building some much-needed muscle.:D
I either need to get a lower bench or do full-out floor pu's.
It seemed too easy.
I did the <6 column yesterday. My chest near my armpits is actually sore this morning!
I can only do one regular one, and 8 knee ones. Is there a way to do the program using knee pushups but work in regular ones?
I got home real late last night so I will start tonight. Gives me a warm up before my planned run tonight. :)
You could try the first set with 2 regular and the rest of the sets with knee ones. Increase from there. Then at the end of the first 2 weeks, when you re-test, try the test with the regular ones. At that point you would probably be at a point where you could re-do the first 2 weeks with all regular.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
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I'll start tonight;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
Let us know how it works out!
How did I miss this thread? I've had the 100 pushups logo on my blog for awhile now, but I haven't even done the initial test yet!
I wanted to do it last Friday so that I could start this week, but I forgot and then spend the weekend doing a lot of HEAVY lifting. Today I could barely pull up my pants, never mind do a push up! I'll do my self test later this week and join you all on Sunday.
I used to be pretty good at pushups - it's been so long since I lifted a proper weight that I'm a little scared that I'll be embarassed by my starting numbers. :o
My chest muscles ARE sore this morning. Simple office tasks require a bit of uuumph to get them done. Wow. :)
How many am I supposed to do tomorrow?? :eek:
I just did day 1. I'm level 1 too. I can feel the ache across my chest already. I find it really hard to believe I'm going to be doing 100 pushups in a few weeks.