Hundred Pushups Challenge

[JustJon]

http://hundredpushups.com/

I'm thinking of starting this Monday. Anyone wanna go in and do it with me? Six week program, at the end of which, you should be able to do 100 consecutive pushups.

[Hottub]

I'm in. I'll start Monday.

[TooLowBrow]

level two, i'm in

when do we start?

[TheGameHHH]

yea, ill do this.......im gonna do an initial test right now, ill report back in like 2 minutes.

[TheGameHHH]

ok, im starting off in rank 4......i'll go for real real on monday

[DarkHippie]

I'mm still working on 1 pushup

[HBox]

I've been doing pushups off and on for weeks. I'm at level 3 now. I'm in. Having a plan will keep me consistent.

[TooCute]

I don't get it. I was only able to do 6, because I'm a big pussy. By that result, I should be starting in level 2... which means I start off by doing 7 pushups. Which I can't really do. What the f?

[Snoogans]

I havent done a push up in 4 years. But im stoned and drunk and thinking about seeing how many I can do right now. Any bets?

[TheGameHHH]

I havent done a push up in 4 years. But im stoned and drunk and thinking about seeing how many I can do right now. Any bets?

17

[razorboy]

I do 750 push ups a day. Yeah, I'm a show-off.

[Snoogans]

im gonna do them right now, and honestly post how many i can do.

[Snoogans]

Im tapped out at 21. And honestl, I didnt even expect myself to do that many. 21. Im fuckin GASSED right now though.

[Snoogans]

fuck man, my shoulder already hurt. Now its killin me. And other shit is gonna hurt. DAMN YOU GAME, why did you have to actually put a number up there and make me do it

[Kit the Eskimo]

I just struggled my way thru 24. Kind of depressing. I'm in for the challenge.

[PapaBear]

I did this back in 2000 (15 boring days in jail). I knew I could do at least 10, so I'd do just 10. I'd do push ups at least 4 times a day, adding more each time. I'd start off just adding 2 push ups. Again... I didn't do it until I couldn't do anymore. I just did what I set out to do, so I didn't wear my arms and shoulders out. By the end of the second week, 100 was no problem.

[ahhdurr]

I got out 31, I'll give it a go b/c I've always had a mental block... doing 100 seemed impossible and I've never tried it.

[TheGameHHH]

fuck man, my shoulder already hurt. Now its killin me. And other shit is gonna hurt. DAMN YOU GAME, why did you have to actually put a number up there and make me do it

cause its fun to antagonize a stoned, drunk person

[Marc with a c]

are we allowed to use our cocks?

[PapaBear]

are we allowed to use our cocks?
A proper push up requires that the tip of your nose loses contact with the floor.

[Marc with a c]

A proper push up requires that the tip of your nose loses contact with the floor.

ok once and for all my penis is longer than my nose.

Write it on a rock

[PapaBear]

ok once and for all my penis is longer than my nose.

Write it on a rock
Measuring your nose from your eyes to the tip, or from your cheeks to the tip? These details matter.

PS... MOD QUOTE!!!!

[Marc with a c]

cheeks to tip. I am an adult

[Gunner S]

Im going to start now

shit, i thought i could do atleast 20

i only got 14

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Was going to post a thread asking this, but this is good for it. How do you do an ultimate push-up?

[MrPink]

I'm in beginning Monday. I'll post my level in the morning.

[Ritalin]

Yeah, I'll do this. If we all start on Monday, then by September 22nd we should all be able to do 100 pushups.

We should all get together on that day and strip down and do our pushups together. Wait, no...shit, how do I erase things on this computer. damn it.

[ahhdurr]

Yeah, I'll do this. If we all start on Monday, then by September 22nd we should all be able to do 100 pushups.

We should all get together on that day and strip down and do our pushups together. Wait, no...shit, how do I erase things on this computer. damn it.

Just printed the whole 6 week program. hoo!

[Tall_James]

I don't see what the big deal is. I made it through the whole box without any problems.

http://vaiden.net/nestle_push-up.jpg

[RhinoinMN]

I don't see what the big deal is. I made it through the whole box without any problems.

http://vaiden.net/nestle_push-up.jpg

Those and Ice cream sandwiches. Do you have something going on with Mr. Ice Cream Man?

[Tall_James]

I like dessert.

[fezident]

At the height of my superpowers (my third year in the Infantry), I could do about 108 in 2 mins.

A few months ago, I got that PowerPushup thingie. I could only do about 33 "real" pushups before I was totally smoked.

I'm gonna do this program though. Tomorrow, here I come!

[Yerdaddy]

I'm in. Level 4.

I'm totally jealous of PapaBear's ex-convict status. Thanks to that he's really good at pushups and spooning. And I bet he could hide a wedding cake in his ass. Makes me wanna stab someone.

[JustJon]

I'm gonna do pushups tonight just to get an "accurate" initial read, but I know I'm rank 4. I can do 30 no problem but 50 is tough for me.

I plan to do my pushups basing my hands on a pair of free weights, so I get lower than "floor" level when I do them.

[Bama]

I've been doing this for 6 weeks now. Still on week 3.

[cougarjake13]

i can do about 10 but those last 2 take a lot out of me

[sailor]

I'm gonna do pushups tonight just to get an "accurate" initial read, but I know I'm rank 4. I can do 30 no problem but 50 is tough for me.

I plan to do my pushups basing my hands on a pair of free weights, so I get lower than "floor" level when I do them.

who knew this thread was just a vehicle for justjon to brag? and who'd a thunk he could do 50 push-ups??

[JustJon]

who knew this thread was just a vehicle for justjon to brag? and who'd a thunk he could do 50 push-ups??

I said I couldn't do 50 without stopping. Reading is fundamental.

[sailor]

I'm gonna do pushups tonight just to get an "accurate" initial read, but I know I'm rank 4. I can do 30 no problem but 50 is tough for me.

I plan to do my pushups basing my hands on a pair of free weights, so I get lower than "floor" level when I do them.

I said I couldn't do 50 without stopping. Reading is fundamental.

yes. yes it is.

[ahhdurr]

Was going to post a thread asking this, but this is good for it. How do you do an ultimate push-up?

You do all the pushups you possibly can - then you do one more.... then one more... then one more - the last one you do before collapsing - is ... THE ULTIMATE PUSH-UP.

[ahhdurr]

You do all the pushups you possibly can - then you do one more.... then one more... then one more - the last one you do before collapsing - is ... THE ULTIMATE PUSH-UP.

Boooooooooooooo!!!!!

[Yerdaddy]

I plan to do my pushups basing my hands on a pair of free weights, so I get lower than "floor" level when I do them.

And do you tape or tuck, Mr. Gumb?

[JustJon]

And do you tape or tuck, Mr. Gumb?

I let it all hang out.

[weekapaugjz]

i just did the initial test and had 14 which really surprised me, i thought i would only be able to do like 6 or 7. im going to start the program later this afternoon before i head out to work.

[ahhdurr]

Today's the big start ... ready? hoo!

I'm going to do them now.

[weekapaugjz]

Today's the big start ... ready? hoo!

I'm going to do them now.

i just finished mine. the fifth set when you had to max out i was dying. only able to do 9 and the 8th and 9th were a struggle. i was sweating my balls off.

[TheGameHHH]

i'll let u guys know how i do tonight, ill prob do them right before Weeds so expect an update around 9:50pm or so.

[TheGameHHH]

day one is over.......that was exhausting and fun

[cougarjake13]

i did 11


now i need a weeks vacay

[TheGameHHH]

i wound up doing around 66 pushups in total tonight

[cougarjake13]

i wound up doing around 66 pushups in total tonight

you know that you dont count them like dog years right ???



haha

just kidding


congrats

[JustJon]

Did my first night. A nice way to start.

And we're listed on the challenge page (http://hundredpushups.com/challenge.html), so in 6 weeks, I wanna be able to email the guy and tell him we want to move to the success page because we were able to do 100 consecutive pushups.

[HBox]

Got through the first night with ease. I did 53 total.

[tele7]

Im in too. Day one done tonight (level 3) I just spent $40 one these things, and I'm using them...Is this legal?

http://op-for.com/perfect%20pushup.JPG

[TheGameHHH]

Im in too. Day one done tonight (level 3) I just spent $40 one these things, and I'm using them...Is this legal?

http://op-for.com/perfect%20pushup.JPG

as long as theyre for form i dont see a problem with them......in the advertisement do they mention anything about making a push-up easier? if they do then id say they arent legal.

[tele7]

as long as theyre for form i dont see a problem with them......in the advertisement do they mention anything about making a push-up easier? if they do then id say they arent legal.

The ad says they "engage more muscles" and "reduce joint strain". I don't think they make a normal push-up any easier though. I've also noticed you can get more of a stretch (lower) than a normal push-up.

Edit....decided just now not to use them for the challenge. Still in for day 2 on Wednesday.

[ahhdurr]

Did my first night. A nice way to start.

And we're listed on the challenge page (http://hundredpushups.com/challenge.html), so in 6 weeks, I wanna be able to email the guy and tell him we want to move to the success page because we were able to do 100 consecutive pushups.

Cool - I wound up at a total of 59. Those last bunch wound up to be 25 total - but the program mentioned doing the last part "comfortably" - so I didn't really strain too hard ... I could have gotten out another 2 or 3 I'd say - but they'd have been maniacal and red-faced. Anyone training differently?

[TheGameHHH]

Cool - I wound up at a total of 59. Those last bunch wound up to be 25 total - but the program mentioned doing the last part "comfortably" - so I didn't really strain too hard ... I could have gotten out another 2 or 3 I'd say - but they'd have been maniacal and red-faced. Anyone training differently?

on the last "max" set, im busting my balls till i collapse.

[dino_electropolis]

just stumbled across this thread.....

cool idea....could def use it.

i'm in

[ahhdurr]

on the last "max" set, im busting my balls till i collapse.

10- 4 note to self: dear self, bust balls on last set, sincerely, self.

[TheGameHHH]

10- 4 note to self: dear self, bust balls on last set, sincerely, self.

roger that, self.

[Yerdaddy]

Im in too. Day one done tonight (level 3) I just spent $40 one these things, and I'm using them...Is this legal?

http://op-for.com/perfect%20pushup.JPG

I know I'm not the only RF.netter that has to use these after every pushup.

http://mccrappy.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/defibrillator.jpg

[Yerdaddy]

I'm really curious to know if this routine actually works because I've been doing pushups several times a week as part of several different types of workouts and yet I'm still not able to do many more consecutive pushups than when I started working out six or seven months ago. For months now I basically do them one at a time as a part of my burpee routines, but it totals 100 pushups in, now, six and a half minutes. I do them in sets of 10 as part of the Cindy Circuit once or twice a week for a total of, now, 140 in 20 minutes. Then, about once a week I do clapping pushups, four sets of about 25 to 18.

So I've done a shit-load of pushups in the last six months but I've only increased my non-stop ability from about 25 to about 35 in that time period. So now I'm excited to stick to this routine and see if it really produces the specific results.

[JustJon]

Im in too. Day one done tonight (level 3) I just spent $40 one these things, and I'm using them...Is this legal?

http://op-for.com/perfect%20pushup.JPG

If your hands are in different positions during pushups, they work different muscles. Hands by shoulders work the muscles differently than hands by the floating ribs. I don't know anyone who's actually used those handle things, but they can't be all bad, just working the muscles differently from a straight pushup.

And like Yerdaddy, I was curious about this too, which is why I decided to start it. I usually do reps. Even if it doesn't work, still getting good exercise with the reps in the program.

And anyone who still wants to join us, it's a 3 day a week program and we're still in week 1. Just jumpstart this week a little then go Monday, Wednesday, Friday starting next week.

[Coach_Mac]

Here's a push up challenge that sounds easy but it's not...
-do 10 push-ups
-get up on your knees and do 10 "raise the roof" motions
-do 9 push-ups
-get on kees and do 9 "raise the roof" motions
-repeat this all the way down to 0.

Make sure the "raise the roof" motion is a full one, not a lazy one.
This is tough.

[smiler grogan]

I'm in as well. I did 26 proper pushups tonight for my initial test so I guess I start there. My only problem is that i'm on vacation next week but I will just have to get them in somehow.

Thur. I will start week 1

[Yerdaddy]

Day 2: max = 36/ total = 80.

[ahhdurr]

I'm really curious to know if this routine actually works because I've been doing pushups several times a week as part of several different types of workouts and yet I'm still not able to do many more consecutive pushups than when I started working out six or seven months ago. For months now I basically do them one at a time as a part of my burpee routines, but it totals 100 pushups in, now, six and a half minutes. I do them in sets of 10 as part of the Cindy Circuit once or twice a week for a total of, now, 140 in 20 minutes. Then, about once a week I do clapping pushups, four sets of about 25 to 18.

So I've done a shit-load of pushups in the last six months but I've only increased my non-stop ability from about 25 to about 35 in that time period. So now I'm excited to stick to this routine and see if it really produces the specific results.

I'm wondering the same thing.

I remember about 10 years ago I got into a strict exercise routine that included numerous pushups per day and my nonstop barely increased. I'm wondering if this program will work too. We'll see. I'm willing to bet the community effort on the board here and the gradual increases we do will help with the mental part. That's huge for me in overcoming any physical challenge. The other thing is - I was looking to get stronger and more fit back then - not to increase my max.

This has to be possible though - I always remember Letterman having those 2 brothers on that did non stop pushups and situps through an entire show - something like that.

Day 2:

12, 12, 10, 10, MAX = 26

Total = 70

[TheGameHHH]

Day 2: 12, 12, 10, 10, Max= 40

Total: 84 push-ups

[HBox]

I'm going to have to catch up. I jammed my big toe badly today. There's no way I can hold myself up in a push up on that toe. I shall catch up when my toe allows.

[Ricky24]

35. i'm in.

[weekapaugjz]

Max = 12 total = 56

Definitly felt stronger doing them today than Monday so that's a good sign

[JustJon]

I'm going to have to catch up. I jammed my big toe badly today. There's no way I can hold myself up in a push up on that toe. I shall catch up when my toe allows.

Assuming right is injured, left is fine, take your right foot and cross your right ankle over your left leg, then just pivot off one foot to do your pushups.

35. i'm in.

w00t! Even Jay is rockin' the pushups with us!

[ChrisTheCop]

Dammit. I wish this started a little later.

We're having a weight loss challenge (ala Biggest Loser) at work starting September 1.

Sadly, August is my eat everything/do no exercise month, in preparation.

Good luck to all!!!

[Chimee]

I know I'm not on this at the very beginning, but I think I'll give it a try starting next week.

[smiler grogan]

Day 1 in the books.. btw. my wife did 20 for the initial test so she's in as well.

[suggums]

so i started tuesday night, topped out at 35 pushups so i started in column 3, did the 5 sets and then an extra 10 pushups a few minutes later. yesterday was fine, just a little sore, but i woke up today and my chest is destroyed. i cant reach up high very well and i struggled with one pushup, so im definitely gonna need an extra day off. is there anything to take that will help rejuvinate me faster? do protein shakes or supplements help with this? i know i shouldnt have started so aggressively and probably just need to wait this out, in the meantime i can still do my kettlebell stuff so that will keep me busy

[MobCounty]

I'll be in on this one as soon as I lose 4 more lbs.

:clap:

[TheGameHHH]

so i started tuesday night, topped out at 35 pushups so i started in column 3, did the 5 sets and then an extra 10 pushups a few minutes later. yesterday was fine, just a little sore, but i woke up today and my chest is destroyed. i cant reach up high very well and i struggled with one pushup, so im definitely gonna need an extra day off. is there anything to take that will help rejuvinate me faster? do protein shakes or supplements help with this? i know i shouldnt have started so aggressively and probably just need to wait this out, in the meantime i can still do my kettlebell stuff so that will keep me busy

go over to GNC.com and check out products like Cell-tech or No-Xplode. They should be taken when lifting and not just for push-ups but i dont see the harm in taking it here since you're looking for muscle recovery just the same.

[ahhdurr]

Dammit. I wish this started a little later.

We're having a weight loss challenge (ala Biggest Loser) at work starting September 1.

Sadly, August is my eat everything/do no exercise month, in preparation.

Good luck to all!!!

That's an interesting strategy :laugh: let us know how it works out!

[ralphbxny]

Good luck all. Id be in but my ankle will not allow me. I plan on doing this on my own afterward.

[oldladyfacepuncher]

so i started tuesday night, topped out at 35 pushups so i started in column 3, did the 5 sets and then an extra 10 pushups a few minutes later. yesterday was fine, just a little sore, but i woke up today and my chest is destroyed. i cant reach up high very well and i struggled with one pushup, so im definitely gonna need an extra day off. is there anything to take that will help rejuvinate me faster? do protein shakes or supplements help with this? i know i shouldnt have started so aggressively and probably just need to wait this out, in the meantime i can still do my kettlebell stuff so that will keep me busy

L-Glutamine works well. But some low intensity KB work is probably the best thing. I've always found that the best thing for soreness or injuries is exercise. Increasing blood flow to a sore/injured area and keeping it moving does wonders.

[TheGameHHH]

wow fuck, that blew.

Day 3: 15, 13, 10, 10, Max= 40

Total push-ups tonight: 88

[Ricky24]

go over to GNC.com and check out products like Cell-tech or No-Xplode. They should be taken when lifting and not just for push-ups but i dont see the harm in taking it here since you're looking for muscle recovery just the same.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I took cell-tech to prepare for STREET KINGS. It totally works. I gained 20 pounds in 10 weeks. I was fuckin huge. The problem was when I stopped, it all went to my belly. look at the clip from gary unmarried. my front porch is embarrasing. I am just now losing the gut over a year later. my metabolism went haywire. just eat food.

[K.C.]

I'm in on this starting Monday, but I think I'm going to do a modified version of the program with jackknifes

So MWF...pushups
Tu, Th, S...jackknifes.

Get the abs some work as well.

[Doctor Z]

I'm in. I was able to squeeze out 20.

[Yerdaddy]

Day 3: max = 35.

Trying the same with pullups - see what happens. Max-tested at 13. Start the training monday with the pushups. I can't imagine I can get to 100 pullups in six weeks. We'll see.

[tjchr]

im in ill start tommorrow! initial test was 27 and then fell on the floor

[albo60s]

Im fat, so I went to the doctor in January 2007 for a check up before starting a work out program.
He found me in generally good health and gave the ok to proceed, but advised that I "start slowly".
So I did 5 pushups last year. what level does this place me in????

[ahhdurr]

Day 3

Max = 23

My max percentage is dropping - hopefully next week is better.

[zildjian361]

2 f**k :drunk::smoke:

[smiler grogan]

day 2 done max=22.
lazy wife is out already

[zildjian361]

2 f**k :drunk::smoke:

6:lol:

[ahhdurr]

Im fat,

Maybe just big-boned.

[cougarjake13]

Im fat, so I went to the doctor in January 2007 for a check up before starting a work out program.
He found me in generally good health and gave the ok to proceed, but advised that I "start slowly".
So I did 5 pushups last year. what level does this place me in????



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[SpetsnazC4]

I managed to do 16 on the test...I don't think I can do column 3 :surrender: . When I was glanced through the site I only looked at how column 1 progressed. I will give it a shot. I need to get rid of some flab.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I managed to do 16 on the test...I don't think I can do column 3 :surrender: . When I was glanced through the site I only looked at how column 1 progressed. I will give it a shot. I need to get rid of some flab.

Awesome screen name, BTW.

[JustJon]

I'm in on this starting Monday, but I think I'm going to do a modified version of the program with jackknifes

So MWF...pushups
Tu, Th, S...jackknifes.

Get the abs some work as well.

I've been doing crunches after my pushups every day. And doing other exercises on T Th Sat. (I prefer to take one day a week where I don't work out at all to let the body rest)

[bolognass]

Im starting on Monday(tomorrow). My girlfriend I both did 21.

[Doogie]

Im in...I can still do 50 pushups in a minute. Why would another 50 be a problem?

[JustJon]

Welcome to Day 1, Week 2, folks.

For those who are starting the challenge this week, welcome to the party.

[bigtim666]

I missed the last day of week one, so I finished week 1 today, I did 13 push up's on the last set. The inital test i could only do 6, I am pogressing already.

[hammersavage]

starting tonight. I think I can do 20 but we shall see.

[ahhdurr]

Week 2 - let's see your warface.:happy:
http://www.geocities.com/paperbag3/warface.gif

[TheGameHHH]

Week 2 - let's see your warface.:happy:
http://www.geocities.com/paperbag3/warface.gif

while doing push-ups i prefer to give my "O"-Face

http://blog.bizzflip.com/bizzflipcom/images/2007/08/10/oface.jpg

[ahhdurr]

while doing push-ups i prefer to give my "O"-Face

http://blog.bizzflip.com/bizzflipcom/images/2007/08/10/oface.jpg

Your max has been going up - maybe the warface is a bad idea.:dry:

[Kit the Eskimo]

Crazy week in and out of work last week so I'm starting this week on week 1.

Column 3, finished with a very weak 12 on Level 5.

I had to sneak up to our server room where the AC is cranking in order to complete this without getting back to my desk looking like a sweaty maniac.

[suggums]

we should have some sort of party when this is all done. doing wk 1 day 3 tonight, back to normal now thanks everyone for the suggestions especially celebrity guest jayjay. what seemed to help the best was after the day of chest pain, i struggled through 10 pushups and that really helped loosen up the muscles (i think) cause things were totally fine the next morning. i decided against the cell tech and no xplode, for now at least, but picked up some met-rx protein plus powder from the tj's i work at. not too bad in a blender with some ice, milk, and a spoonful of jif

[TheGameHHH]

Day 1 Week 2: 12, 12, 9, 7, Max= 40

Total push-ups= 80

[ahhdurr]

Week 2, Day 1:

12/12/9/7

max: 30

total: 70

[HBox]

My toe finally healed enough to let me continue, even though i couldn't put full weight on it. So for Week one day 2 I did 68 total.

[bolognass]

I actually showed this challenge to one of my coworkers and it spread throughout the office and now there are 11 of us here at my office participating. Should be a good time!
Thanks for the suggestion.

[JustJon]

I actually showed this challenge to one of my coworkers and it spread throughout the office and now there are 11 of us here at my office participating. Should be a good time!
Thanks for the suggestion.

I've been trying to get everyone I talk to to get in on it. I think it's a great way to keep people motivated to keep going the more people they know doing it.

[Doctor Z]

I'm completely off-schedule with everyone else I think, since I just started yesterday. Day 2 complete.
Man, on that last round, it literally feels like your body is getting heavier.

[Yerdaddy]

Day 1 Week 2: 12, 12, 9, 7, Max= 40

Total push-ups= 80

Ditto.

Pullups didn't quite go so well. Week 1, Day 1 = 10, 10, 9, 7 + 3 max = 39 total.

[Doctor Z]

Wait, lemme get this straight. By the end of this I'll be able to do 100 pushups in one go, correct? Not 100 pushups broken up into segments...

[TheGameHHH]

Day 2, Week 2:

16, 13, 11, 11, Max= 40

Total push-ups: 91

[HBox]

Week 1 Day 3: 67 total.

[Doctor Z]

Wait wait wait... confused person here.

I just got through Day 3 of week 1... and as I'm looking ahead to Day 4, I realize there's only 3 days in the schedule's week...

I don't get it.

It tells me what I should do Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of Week 1... and then Week 2 starts.

What do I do for the rest of Week 1?

[HBox]

Wait wait wait... confused person here.

I just got through Day 3 of week 1... and as I'm looking ahead to Day 4, I realize there's only 3 days in the schedule's week...

I don't get it.

It tells me what I should do Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of Week 1... and then Week 2 starts.

What do I do for the rest of Week 1?

Your supposed to be skipping days in between there Hulk.

[Yerdaddy]

Day 2, Week 2:

16, 13, 11, 11, Max= 40

Total push-ups: 91

Did I look at the wrong day? I did 16, 16, 12, 10 + max 36 = 90 total.

Pullups week 1, day 2 = 12, 12, 10, 7 + max 7 = 48 total. Savage!

[Doctor Z]

Your supposed to be skipping days in between there Hulk.

Aw, fuck that shit... Real men don't skip days.

[TheGameHHH]

Did I look at the wrong day? I did 16, 16, 12, 10 + max 36 = 90 total.

Pullups week 1, day 2 = 12, 12, 10, 7 + max 7 = 48 total. Savage!

i have no idea, i havent looked at the thing since i started. my roomate brings his computer out to the living room and tells me what to do.

[Doctor Z]

i have no idea, i havent looked at the thing since i started. my <STRIKE>roomate</STRIKE> pool boy brings his computer out to the living room and tells me what to do.Fixed it for ya.







fuckin' cunt... HTML doesn't work. fuck.

[TheGameHHH]

Did I look at the wrong day? I did 16, 16, 12, 10 + max 36 = 90 total.

Pullups week 1, day 2 = 12, 12, 10, 7 + max 7 = 48 total. Savage!

upon further review it appears u did do the wrong one. the site says day 2 week 2 is 16, 16, 12, 10, max

[JustJon]

And remember to do your max this weekend. Week 3 does sort of a reset and your column is based on the number you do this weekend.

[K.C.]

Finished week one tonight...amazing how much stronger I already feel.

Haven't been keeping up the jackknife thing I wanted to do on the off days.

I assume most people are doing the one day rest recommended by the site. After you complete a week, are you guys taking two days rest to even it out to a full week, or jumping right in to the next week, after just one day.

I started MWF...not sure if I'm going to go on Sunday, or start week two next MWF.

[HBox]

Week 2 Day One: 61 total.

[JustJon]

Finished week one tonight...amazing how much stronger I already feel.

Haven't been keeping up the jackknife thing I wanted to do on the off days.

I assume most people are doing the one day rest recommended by the site. After you complete a week, are you guys taking two days rest to even it out to a full week, or jumping right in to the next week, after just one day.

I started MWF...not sure if I'm going to go on Sunday, or start week two next MWF.

I rock the MWF. If I'm not home on a Friday, I'll prolly do it on a Saturday.

And I feel stronger too. I can definitely feel a difference, but I don't know how many extra pushups I can do (yet)

[ahhdurr]

Day 2 Week 2 complete:

16/13/13/11

Max: 32

Total: 85

I'm off schedule - going to finish tomorrow, do my max Sun. and start MWF again Week 3

[TheGameHHH]

note to self, do not have 3 bowls of pasta and 3 glasses of wine right before doing the challenge.

Week 2, Day 3:

15, 15, 12, 12, Max= 35

total push-ups: 89

[Yerdaddy]

Week 2 Day 3: 15, 15, 12, 12, max = 41.

That was yesterday, (a day off schedule), and today I tested for max and could only do 39. That was odd.

Pullups, Week 1, Day 3, (yesterday): 15, 13, 10, 10, Max = 11.

I forgot I don't need to do a max pullup test and I did it anyways. Max = 17. That's an all-time record, and 4 more than my max test a week ago. So despite not having a rest day before my tests this workout seems to be working; in two weeks I've increased my max pushups by 5 , (counting yesterday's 41), and in one week I've increased my max pullups by 4.

[Scanty]

I was in the army for three years. And lift weights at the gym 1 to 3 times a week, and at my peek the most I could ever get was 80. :nono:

[Doctor Z]

I figured it was a scam. I'm still gonna keep with the program though... can't hurt.

[zildjian361]

18:dry:

[TheGameHHH]

i did my reset max test thingy today and I maxed out at 45......i have no idea how on some days i can do 50 pushups then max out at 40 yet today i did zero beforehand and only maxed out at 45. but whatever.

[TjM]

Was going to post a thread asking this, but this is good for it. How do you do an ultimate push-up?

Cock only

[Picasso Intern]

I'm even later to the game, but I'm in. I'll take the test when I get home today.

[spadanko]

ok, i think i may start this tomorrow. everyone seems to be doing great with it

[TheGameHHH]

Week 3, Day 1:

25, 17, 17, 15, Max= 30

Total Push-ups: 104

This is more push-ups then i've been doing each day so i hoping this translate into a higher consecutive count the next time i take a test

[PerryWinkle]

I just got started today for week 1. I tested on saturday at 30

[HBox]

Week Two Day Two: 76 total, 25 max.

[JustJon]

Week 3 Day 1 was the first time I had trouble. As soon as I saw the first group was 25, I knew it was going to start being tough. I barely finished group 4 and had to take a longer break before group 5.

I think I'm going to do the Week 3 Day 1 list again tonight, but take a little more time between sets.

[Doctor Z]

I quit.

[JustJon]

I quit.

Any reason?

[TheGameHHH]

Week 3 Day 1 was the first time I had trouble. As soon as I saw the first group was 25, I knew it was going to start being tough. I barely finished group 4 and had to take a longer break before group 5.

I think I'm going to do the Week 3 Day 1 list again tonight, but take a little more time between sets.

yea, the jump from week 2 to week 3 is massive. i refuse to look ahead again because i dont want to see what's in store for me next week. i remember looking at week 6 when i first started and saw some crazy numbers. for now though, one day at a time.

[Yerdaddy]

I fell behind by a day. Week 3, Day 1: 25, 17, 17, 15, Max= 24

pullups = Day 1 Week 2: 12, 10, 9, 6, Max= 6

I sucked today.

[ahhdurr]

I did the first two installments of week 2 but missed the third, then there was the max test over the weekend and now we're doing week 3, I'm going to truncate everything somehow and hopefully be totally back on schedule next week.

[smiler grogan]

today I did 31 for my end of week two endurance test. I was kind of disappointed with that no. but I will continue with the eye of the tiger.
Fri. I begin week 3 day 1.

[HBox]

Week 2, Day 3: 80 total, 26 max.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 3, Day 2:

27, 19, 19, 15, Max= 30

Total push-ups: 110

[commish13]

I've just started working out this month, and in 2 weeks' time (working out 3-4 days a week) I've gone from barely being able to do 10 push ups to the point where I can do 4 sets of 25 with a 2 or so minute rest between sets, do some other exercises (squats usually), and then go back and do 4 more sets of 25. The last few sets are straining as a motherfucker, but I can do it.

I'm going to try this push up plan on a bit of an accelerated level -- in the form of I'll start with day 1, then in a couple hours or less I'll try day 2, and so on. Since I've found that after 5+ years of virtually no exercise, I was able to start adapting quickly in only a week, I may as well do it this way. Let's see what I can do.

EDIT: Quick update: 10-10-8-6-29.

Was only going to do 25, but I felt good enough to do more, but got lazy before the 30th.

[commish13]

I got antsy. Just did Day 2. 12-12-10-10-20.

The last 2 of that 20 were pretty tough, though.

So overall in the course of a half hour I did 127. I'll wait for tomorrow to do Day 3, though.

Accelerating programs is fun!

[ahhdurr]

Ok - I'm on track three with a max of 39 a few seconds ago - I know in top form I can do more though.

Day one of track 3 week 3 tomorrow - then back on with the whole thing - rest Sunday and on to week 4 in sync. (make sure the pic is Bass - he's the only one I have a shot with :dry:)

[JustJon]

Week 3 is killer. Again I needed more reset time by the end between sets. I'll do what I did on Tuesday and take the prior day's sets but do them with double time between sets to get in the extra practice.

[commish13]

Just did Day 3. 15-13-10-10-25

I'm going to wait until Saturday to start week 2 now. In fact, I think now I'll follow it correctly here on in. Week 1 was pretty easy, but it looks to get much tougher.

[ahhdurr]

fail.

Tried Week 3 Day 1...

25/17/17/15

Max: 16

I waited 60 seconds and completed the minimum with 10 more.

I'm training by being up at 1am with microwave pizzas going and eating the rest of a quart of ice cream. This is unusual.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 3, Day 2: 27, 19, 19, 15, Max= 31

Pullups, Week 2, Day 2: 16, 12, 4, 7, Max = 6

Yesterday I did 20 pullups to impress a chick, so I'm going to call that my max after 2 weeks. It's better than I expected at this point.

So now that some of us are at the end of week three - the halfway point of this thing - what are the predictions of whether you're going to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups three weeks from now? I don't think I'm going to make it. I figure I could probably do 50 now if this were a test weekend, and while that's a personal best it's a long way off from 100 considering it's only 14 past my starting test of 36. Unless there's some hidden principle in this workout that creates massive improvements in the later weeks, I think I'll be lucky to get to 75 in three more weeks. But if I continue past - re-doing weeks when I can't complete the workouts - I can eventually hit 100. My goal now is to hit 100 by my 40th birthday which is just about 6 weeks from now.

For pullups I think I'm already seeing better progress in just two weeks, but I can't see me getting to 100. I'll be happy with 30 to be honest, but, I don't know, maybe I can get to 50 by my birthday at this rate?

[ahhdurr]

Week 3, Day 2: 27, 19, 19, 15, Max= 31

Pullups, Week 2, Day 2: 16, 12, 4, 7, Max = 6

Yesterday I did 20 pullups to impress a chick, so I'm going to call that my max after 2 weeks. It's better than I expected at this point.

So now that some of us are at the end of week three - the halfway point of this thing - what are the predictions of whether you're going to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups three weeks from now? I don't think I'm going to make it. I figure I could probably do 50 now if this were a test weekend, and while that's a personal best it's a long way off from 100 considering it's only 14 past my starting test of 36. Unless there's some hidden principle in this workout that creates massive improvements in the later weeks, I think I'll be lucky to get to 75 in three more weeks. But if I continue past - re-doing weeks when I can't complete the workouts - I can eventually hit 100. My goal now is to hit 100 by my 40th birthday which is just about 6 weeks from now.

For pullups I think I'm already seeing better progress in just two weeks, but I can't see me getting to 100. I'll be happy with 30 to be honest, but, I don't know, maybe I can get to 50 by my birthday at this rate?

Dude - check out Youtube for a video of someone doing 100 consecutive pushups ... I started looking around last night after someone mentioned here that it's a scam. Whatever though, I think it'll be fun to see how far we go.

My money's on triple H.

[TheGameHHH]

Dude - check out Youtube for a video of someone doing 100 consecutive pushups ... I started looking around last night after someone mentioned here that it's a scam. Whatever though, I think it'll be fun to see how far we go.

My money's on triple H.

i appreciate the vote of confidence but i think im siding with Yerdaddy here. i think ill be able to complete the 6 weeks but i highly doubt ill be able to do 100. im thinking more in the range of 65-75, which still would be great. im actually have fun doing this so im gonna keep on keeping on.

[Doctor Z]

Any reason?

A healthy mix of boredom and lack of will power.

[smiler grogan]

week 3 day 1.....fuck

I did what was required with a max of 34 but I needed longer rest times plus i had to stop during some sets rest then complete them. I was exhausted afterward and soaked in sweat.

[IamFogHat]

Ooo, how did I miss this, this is right up my alley. I am starting tomorrow.

[ahhdurr]

Ooo, how did I miss this, this is right up my alley. I am starting tomorrow.

You own this alley?

Any cats? Is it dark? Would I meet you in it? Or is it for bowling?

Booo. I'm exhausted. Don't think I'll do my sets tonight either - I'll catch up eventually.

[IamFogHat]

You own this alley?

Any cats? Is it dark? Would I meet you in it? Or is it for bowling?

Booo. I'm exhausted. Don't think I'll do my sets tonight either - I'll catch up eventually.

Just call me alley cat, baby. Raowwr. I don't know, no sober time, I tried. Is there a person on this board not bombed out of their mind tonight? It is The Night of Silly Geese on Ronfez.net.

[JustJon]

I've had real problems with Week 3. I end up doing the first 3 sets at the normal intervals and taking extra time before sets 4 and 5. Will I be able to do 100? No fucking clue, but I can feel my arms and chest tighten after each session, so I know it's definitely working.

[TheGameHHH]

i havent had any real problems yet but im skipping tonight cause i got drunk during my fantasy drafts. i'll be doing them tomorrow.

[HBox]

Week 3 Day 1: 114 total, 30 max.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 3, Day 3:

30, 22, 22, 20, Max= 30

Total Push-ups: 124

[Chigworthy]

I can't believe I ignored this thread until tonight. It sounds fun, and tomorrow is Sunday, the first day of a week. Coincedence?

[TheGameHHH]

I can't believe I ignored this thread until tonight. It sounds fun, and tomorrow is Sunday, the first day of a week. Coincedence?

just giving you a heads up, this thing is fun for the first 2 weeks. when week 3 starts it begins to suck ass

[Chigworthy]

just giving you a heads up, this thing is fun for the first 2 weeks. when week 3 starts it begins to suck ass

My tenacity is unrivaled.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 3, Day 3: 30, 22, 22, 20, Max= 41

Here's an odd principle I've discovered about myself: When I feel like ass and don't want to work out at all I have a good performance. When I feel pumped and expect to have a good workout I perform like Rosie O'Donnell on roofies.

Pullups: Week 2, Day 3: 15, 15, 5, 7, Max = 6

I didn't think i was going to be able to do that second set of 15, but I didn't tucker out until the third set. I'll be starting week 3 in column 1, then I may be repeating the week if I can't do all the reps by Day 3. I'm still liking the results though.

[smiler grogan]

week 3 day 2,
I felt and did better today than week 3 day 1

27,19,19,15, max=35*

I must * myself because my coach/23 month old is "helping me so I do have to stop during a set or two and read her a quick book or whatever. On my 35 max I did 25 then she crawled under me so I stopped briefly and did another 10 more to truly exhaust myself. I'm still amazed at the progress I'm making. I want to do a hundred at the end of this.

[Chigworthy]

week 3 day 2,
I felt and did better today than week 3 day 1

27,19,19,15, max=35*

I must * myself because my coach/23 month old is "helping me so I do have to stop during a set or two and read her a quick book or whatever. On my 35 max I did 25 then she crawled under me so I stopped briefly and did another 10 more to truly exhaust myself. I'm still amazed at the progress I'm making. I want to do a hundred at the end of this.

Good thing you stopped. It wouldn't do to have the neighbors see you doing push-ups over an infant.

[smiler grogan]

Good thing you stopped. It wouldn't do to have the neighbors see you doing push-ups over an infant.

Holy shit, I laughed so fucking hard reading that. Especially since she is insistent on running around the house in the nude right now.

[Chigworthy]

she is insistent on running around the house in the nude right now.

Sure she is.

[commish13]

Finally started week 2 today. Not bad, not great.

12, 12, 9, 7, 25(max) -- So overall 65. Definitely getting stronger, though.

I also ran a mile today, which is the first time in at least 6, possibly 7 years.

And I'm also down to a svelte 247 pounds, down 3 from Thursday and down about 20 since the last time I weighed myself 3-4 months ago. And I only just started eating right and working out at the beginning of August.

ROCK

[HBox]

Week 3 Day 2: 111 total, 31 max.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 4, Day 1:

27, 20, 20, 17, Max= 30

Total Push-ups: 114

[JustJon]

I found week 4 Day 1 to be alot easier than Week 3, so I'm guessing this thing is working. I had a little trouble with the final set and just hit the min 27, but I think it'll be good to do what I did last week of doing the previous night's set again with double the time between sets and then take the weekend off. (I do know there is a new max test again this weekend)

[commish13]

Okay! Week 2, Day 2:

16 - 13 - 11 - 11 - 26 (max)

77 overall.

Thus far, I've done overall 63, 64, 73, 65 & 77, for an over-overall of 342. Not bad.

[ahhdurr]

I had to drop this - it's fucking up physical therapy for the neck.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 4, Day 1: 27, 20, 20, 17, Max= 36

Pullups - a lot less.

[smiler grogan]

week 3 day 3
30, 22, 22, 20
I started out strong but my 2nd set of 22 I had to split it in half along with my set of 20. I then did 4 sets of 10 for my max out. I am gonna repeat this on fri. the start out week 4 on mon.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 4, Day 2:

27, 21, 21, 18, Max= 40

Total Push-ups: 127

[commish13]

Alright! Just finished week 2!

15-15-12-12-30(max) - 84 total.

Good times. Tomorrow I do the exhaustion test (my goal is to come as close to 40 as possible), and then Saturday or Sunday I'll start week 3.

[JustJon]

Needed a little extra time between Level 4 and 5, but otherwise good workout last night. Gonna do double time again tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 4, Day 3:

30, 22, 22, 20, Max= 42

Total push-ups: 136

[HBox]

Week 3 Day 3: 124 total, 30 max.

[Yerdaddy]

I'm a couple days behind, but I had a pretty good workout today.

Week 4, Day 2: 27, 21, 21, 18, Max= 41

Pullups - Week 3, Day 2: 16, 14, 14, 12, Max = 13. First time I was able to complete the full workout for pullups this week. Surprised me a bit.

[JustJon]

Week 4 completed. Did the latest stress test yesterday and can do 12 more pushups than when I started.

Should be interesting to see if this really will take me up to the full hundred.

[commish13]

Just did the strength test at the end of week 2, and I did 40. That's what I was going for, but the last 10 were a bit of a doozy.

I'll start week 3 on Wednesday. Looking forward to it.

[JustJon]

Week 5 is a bitch on Day 1. You need over 40 in the stress test to be Rank 3, then you begin and end with 40 each. At least Wednesday starts more reps with fewer pushups.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 5 is a bitch on Day 1. You need over 40 in the stress test to be Rank 3, then you begin and end with 40 each. At least Wednesday starts more reps with fewer pushups.

yea it sucks, im not looking forward to later tonight. but seriously i can already tell you this thing is a sham. im on week 5 and still nowhere near doing 100 consecutive push-ups. im gonna finish it through till the end, but i consider this a waste of 6 weeks.

[smiler grogan]

yea it sucks, im not looking forward to later tonight. but seriously i can already tell you this thing is a shame. im on week 5 and still nowhere near doing 100 consecutive push-ups. im gonna finish it through till the end, but i consider this a waste of 6 weeks.
Sham. I disagree, I hate pushups so I used this challenge to go after something i usually avoid. Will any of us do 100 at the end? Who cares, this is a good exercise.

[TheGameHHH]

Sham. I disagree, I hate pushups so I used this challenge to go after something i usually avoid. Will any of us do 100 at the end? Who cares, this is a good exercise.

yea its good i hear you. but i workout 5-6 days a week as is so i was doing this to actually get to a hundred pushups. if this program doesnt get u there then why call it the hundred pushup challenge? why not just call it the 'hey, wanna get some decent exercise and improve your chest muscles challenge?' dont lie.

[smiler grogan]

yea its good i hear you. but i workout 5-6 days a week as is so i was doing this to actually get to a hundred pushups. if this program doesnt get u there then why call it the hundred pushup challenge? why not just call it the 'hey, wanna get some decent exercise and improve your chest muscles challenge?' dont lie.
I am planning on doing 100 pushups. If it takes longer than 6 weeks so be it but I have a mindset that I will accomplish this.

[HBox]

Week 4 Day One: 119 total, 35 max.

[TheGameHHH]

i almost made it but im deciding to be truthful here and i failed at the max. i only made it to 20 on a max of 40 but i stopped for 60 seconds and did another 20 to get to the max. so here it is.

Week 5, Day 1:

40, 32, 30, 25, Max= 40 (split of 20 & 20)

Total push-ups: 167

[Yerdaddy]

Week 4, Day 3:

30, 22, 22, 20, Max= 31

Pullups - 20, 15, 15, 12, Max = 16

I'm blown away I could do that many pullups, even after I stunk at the pushups. As to whether this is a sham: it's definitely not going to deliver on it's promise of 100 in 6 weeks. A few of us were off to a pretty good start to begin with and have followed the workout to the letter but we'd have to triple our max to reach the goal and at week 5 I don't know if any of us have doubled it. On the other hand, I've done an ass-load of pushups the last couple of years and have been plateaued at 36 most of that time. I've got passed that by deciding to stick to this program. I still think there's a long-shot chance I'll reach 100 by Oct 14. For pullups, which I haven't done much of - ever - I've gone from 13 max to, probably, 23 in 3 weeks. I'm more than happy with that. The real test of the results of this will be this: when I finish the 6 weeks of pullups I'll take the Cindy Circuit Challenge again - sets of 5 pullups, 10 pushups and 15 bodyweight squats in 20 minutes. I think my record is 13 or 14 and I haven't done it since starting this. The hardest part of the Cindy is the pullups, followed by the pushups. Whatever this workout accomplished will show up in my improvement on the Cindy. I think it's going to be big.

[JustJon]

yea it sucks, im not looking forward to later tonight. but seriously i can already tell you this thing is a sham. im on week 5 and still nowhere near doing 100 consecutive push-ups. im gonna finish it through till the end, but i consider this a waste of 6 weeks.

I don't see it as a waste, since we are all motivating each other to work out and do pushups. Will we be able to do 100? Who knows, but so far I've definitely upped my max and want to be able to double my number of pushups by the end.

Of course, it says if you don't do 100 after 6 weeks, do week 6 again.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 4 pushup max = 51. Long way to go.

Week 3 pullup max just for shits and giggles = 23.

[commish13]

Began week 3 today -

25-17-17-15-30(max) -- Total 104. Feeling good. The last 5 of the max were tough, but not the struggle that it had been in previous weeks.

[Misteriosa]

i think im gonna start this :o

ill do my test tomorrow and start the program next week..

[JustJon]

i think im gonna start this :o

ill do my test tomorrow and start the program next week..

woot! Our first refugee pushupper!

Week 5 day 3 for those of us who started together.

[ahhdurr]

I don't see it as a waste, since we are all motivating each other to work out and do pushups. Will we be able to do 100? Who knows, but so far I've definitely upped my max and want to be able to double my number of pushups by the end.

Of course, it says if you don't do 100 after 6 weeks, do week 6 again.

I totally do not see this as a waste. When's the last time you had other guys pushing you to do your best?
I was on my way to really surprising myself with this - I was trying to beat out HHH often and it was hugely motivational. Keep posting numbers and good luck!

(I'd like a reset in the future when I'm done w/ my PT:wink:)

[HBox]

Week 4 Day 2: 119 total, 32 max.

[TheGameHHH]

Forgot to say i did Week 5, Day 2 last night. too much to type the total cause there was something like 8 sets.

[Yerdaddy]

I did week 5 day 1 on wednesday, but without any rest from pushups or pullups for three days and after doing snatches which are deceptively brutal. So I sucked so bad I can't even remember how many I did. I'll try to work in day 2 today.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 5, Day 3:

18, 18, 16, 16, 14, 14, 12, Max= 40

Total Pushups: 148

The 30 second rest in between sets was literally terrible, my god.

[commish13]

Week 3, Day 2:

27-19-19-15-26(max)

106 overall. I'm disappointed in the max.

[HBox]

Week 4 Day 3: 129 total, 35 max

[Yerdaddy]

Week 5, Day 2: 20, 18, 18, 14, (I think), Max = 28. Awful.

Pullups = 16, 14, 14, 11 (1 less than required 12), Max = 13

[JustJon]

Remember to do another exhaustion test this weekend. You need to do more than 45 consecutive pushups to enter week 6, like a child needing to be this tall to enter a ride.

I'm definitely able to do more pushups now, but it's weird to drop from 5 weeks of Rank 3 to Rank 1. Somehow I doubt I'll be doubling my pushups over the course of one week.

[commish13]

Week 3, Day 3:

30, 22, 22, 20, 27(max) - That max was real tough to get to, but I barely made it. Disappointing again. 121 total.

I'm trying.

[JustJon]

On the eve of Week 6, I fucked up my shoulder. I just tried to see what I could do last night and the shoulder started hurting after 10 pushups. I'm holding off my week 6 a few days to see if it gets better first.

[Yerdaddy]

I pretty much blew this wee. I didn't even notice the extra sets and even without them my maxes were terrible. I'm starting week 5 again.

pullups - week 4, day 3: 20, 15, 15, 15, Max = 13.

[JustJon]

Was anyone able to do 100 pushups this weekend?

After resting my hurt shoulder for a week, I couldn't hit 45 pushups last night to redo Week 6, so I'm dropping back to Week 5 tonight.

And for those doing the pushup challenge still, take note that the guy who created it has updated the program. I received this email last week.


Good Evening Hundred Push Ups Challengers!

It's been several weeks since my last update, so figured it was time to send another. Hopefully the push ups plan is still fun, still challenging and your significant strength and fitness gains are here to stay!

If you're one of the success stories who recently completed the hundred, no longer on the plan, or simply not interested in receiving sporadic email updates, just send a quick reply and I'll take you off my personal push ups people list right away. As mentioned on the Hundred Push Ups web site, I will never sell, barter or rent your email address, so rest assured your information is not on any other mailing lists aside from my own personal database of people that sent a request to be added to the "Take The Challenge" page.

Last time I mentioned that the initial response to the training program had been staggering and that since its launch on June 9th, the Hundred Push Ups web site had received over 1.1 million unique visitors, comprising more than 3 million page loads. Today the stats are even more amazing; over 2.4 million visitors made up of 6.3 million page loads! Thankfully, my unlimited bandwidth web hosting account has taken care of any access issues you may encounter.

So, on to the site updates:

1. Earlier today I added a new push ups logger page: http://hundredpushups.com/logger.html The Push Ups Logger is a great online tool created by Swedish developer Viktor Nordling; the purpose of which is to allow people who take part in the challenge to log their results and be inspired by others. Feel free to take a look at Viktor's web site (http://www.pushupslogger.com/) and while you're there, why not sign up and start logging your workouts?
2. The Take The Challenge page has continued to grow at an alarming rate and now boasts well over 700 challengers. I would guess I'm still adding about a half dozen new challengers every day at the moment.
3. The initial CafePress store seems to be growing in popularity with several more orders over the past couple of weeks. I've received several requests asking for merchandise and apparel that can be worn after the challenge has been met, so with this in mind I created a second store called "i did the hundred". You can find a link to both stores on the Merchandise page.
4. The number of challengers that have officially "done the hundred" is now up to 44. Remember to send me an email when you're ready to be added, and don't forget to download the shiny orange badge to proudly display on your blog or web site.
5. The biggest change I've saved for last. Based on the enormous amount of feedback received over the past two or three months, I've spent many an hour fine-tuning, tweaking and updating the six-week program. Many of you felt that the plan had too many "tough" spots and the jump to certain weeks were too severe. Along with several very helpful push ups people, I've personally spent the last four or five weeks creating and testing a better six-week challenge. The rate of progression should be smoother but the results just as impressive. Remember, attempting the hundred push ups challenge is no mean feat, and it will definitely test you to your limit. Hopefully the improvements will be well received. If you're halfway through the program and looking for the original plan, Weeks 1 through 6 are still available for a limited time at the following locations:

http://hundredpushups.com/o_week1.html
http://hundredpushups.com/o_week2.html
http://hundredpushups.com/o_week3.html
http://hundredpushups.com/o_week4.html
http://hundredpushups.com/o_week5.html
http://hundredpushups.com/o_week6.html

Thanks for understanding and please continue to provide feedback on both the new and old six-week programs.

On a personal note, I achieved the magic hundred back in the middle of August and have maintained my new-found strength by testing out the new plan and constantly challenging myself: http://www.runbulldogrun.com/push-ups/guess-what-i-did-the-hundred-push-ups-that-is/

Thanks for reading this update and I wish you every success no matter where you are in the program.

Happy Push Ups!

--Steve Speirs
--www.hundredpushups.com


I'm going to look at the new week 5 before I do my pushups tonight and decide which one to go with.

[Doctor Z]

Boy am I glad I quit. This sounds like hard work.

[Yerdaddy]

Hello? Do we all want to pretend this thread never happened?

With two weeks left of my 30s I'm picking this back up now. The program obviously promises something it can't deliver and I don't expect to get to 100 in the next two weeks, but I'm going to see what I can do by my Birthday.

Pushups Week 5, Day 1 (again): 40, 32, 30, 25, Max = 30

Pullups - I tested over the weekend at 26 max but no way I'm going to get through the Week 5 workouts. So, Week 4, Day 1, second column: 22, 16, 16, 14, Max = 13

[JustJon]

Hello? Do we all want to pretend this thread never happened?

With two weeks left of my 30s I'm picking this back up now. The program obviously promises something it can't deliver and I don't expect to get to 100 in the next two weeks, but I'm going to see what I can do by my Birthday.

Pushups Week 5, Day 1 (again): 40, 32, 30, 25, Max = 30

Pullups - I tested over the weekend at 26 max but no way I'm going to get through the Week 5 workouts. So, Week 4, Day 1, second column: 22, 16, 16, 14, Max = 13

I'm not forgetting, but it's too much strain on the injured shoulder to do that many pushups right now, so I'm going to have to do it again in the near future. Regardless of not making it to 100, I really liked the exercise.

[TheGameHHH]

Hello? Do we all want to pretend this thread never happened?

With two weeks left of my 30s I'm picking this back up now. The program obviously promises something it can't deliver and I don't expect to get to 100 in the next two weeks, but I'm going to see what I can do by my Birthday.

Pushups Week 5, Day 1 (again): 40, 32, 30, 25, Max = 30

Pullups - I tested over the weekend at 26 max but no way I'm going to get through the Week 5 workouts. So, Week 4, Day 1, second column: 22, 16, 16, 14, Max = 13

thats why i gave up, i was a little angry about sort of being misled. the exercise is good and i should keep doing push-ups regardless but after week 5 i knew i was making 100 and i just said fuck it.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 5, Day 2: 20, 20, 18, 18, 15, 15, 14, Max = 29

Pullups Week 4, Day 3: 22, 17, 17, 14, Max = 10

[commish13]

Yeah, I completely gave up on this one. Honestly I was using this to help motivate me to work out, and now that I'm way past needing motivation (the enjoyment I get simply from working out is motivation enough), I'm just done with this. I stopped enjoying it, so fuck it.

At this point, I'm just going to concentrate on all the great stuff I'm doing now, and by the time I reach my goal weight loss, combined with the strength and muscle mass I'm beginning to get from my small lifting program, I'm going to work toward getting 100 in a row, and I'm sure I'll be able to do it. I've already hit a max of 46 or so, and that was weeks ago, and I'm stronger now, so I can probably do 50 by now, and in a few months I'm confident I'll be able to do 100.

An update will come in December or so.

[Yerdaddy]

Week 5, Day 3: 18, 18, 16, 16, 14, 14, 12, Max = 30

Pullups Week 4, Day 3: 25, 18, 17, 14, Max = 13

[JustJon]

I decided to start from scratch because of the bum shoulder, and when I went ot the site, it said to skip straight to Week 3 if you could do over 25 in your exhaustion test. I easily was past that, so I'm doing week 3 again this week and going to build up again.

[Yerdaddy]

Max tests: pushups = 53. That's less than last time. Pullups = 29.

I think I'm done with this. I've got three more days to work out hard, then I take three days off, then try to break some goals for burpees and pullups on my birthday. After that I'm changing my focus to go for strength and doing boxing and kickboxing workouts. I don't think the results of the workouts from this point on are worth the effort. I'll do 100 pushups when I get sent to jail or drafted.

[DantheBartender]

So... was anyone able to do the 100?