One hundred push ups

[snapdragen]

I'm ashamed to admit it - but I can't do one push up. Of any form. I need to gain strength - and would love to do this. But it's kinda hard to figure out where to start

Wall push ups. Seriously.

[firenze11]

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. . .

[SouthernBelle]

After the 100, we should all learn to do those pushups where you clap at the top.

[OakLeaf]

After the 100, we should all learn to do those pushups where you clap at the top.

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.

[Dogmama]

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.

[Kvixen23]

Okay, so I just did the test.....i'm still shaky

I managed 11 but almost fell flat on my face after that.....

So, I'm going to start out following the guidelines for column #2. I can't wait to see the changes

[Flybye]

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.
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!

[milkbone]

I'm starting late...week one, day one tomorrow...did my initial test and fall into group 3....can't wait to get started!!!

[Kvixen23]

I was so sore after the first day (Monday/Labor day).....I did day 2 on Wednesday but it hurt!! However, by day 3, Friday, I was feeling much better!! I'm following column 2 and next week looks scary

Hope everyone is having a good time with it!!!

[Blueberry]

Wall push ups. Seriously.

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.

CA

[SadieKate]

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

[Blueberry]

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

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).

CA

[snapdragen]

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.

CA

From SparkPeople.com:

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

[SouthernBelle]

Reporting in.

I started this morning! I'm so pathetic.

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??

[kelownagirl]

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.