100 pushups progress thread

[JodyH]

For those who are participating in the 100 pushups (http://www.hundredpushups.com/) challenge here's where you can post up your progress reports.
Please stick to 100 pushups challenge progress related posts only.

[JodyH]

Initial max: 30

week 1, day 2, level 3
10-12-8-8-12 = 50
Knocked them out with no problem.

From here on out I plan on posting a progress update every Saturday until I can do 100 pushups without stopping.

[JDM]

Initial max was 31. The app recommended I start on week three, and I did.

Week three day one 80 pushups (18 14 14 14 20) I failed at 72.

Will repeat.

I'm using the iPhone program.

[WDW]

I'm gonna get in on this too!
Initial Max was 64, but I'm gonna start @WK 3 because I also lift weights (this will be a supplemental workout)
Day 1: 14,18,14,14,20

[ChuckSS]

Did 15 with initial test. So I fell into the week 1 column 3 to start.

Tonight: 10-12-7-7-10.

[rob_s]

31 on initial test. Jumped in to week three, column three today just to see how it went. Too much, it appears, perhaps because of doing the test for this and situps just yesterday.

So I'm going to start on Monday with Week three, column 1.

[JodyH]

Week 1, Days 2 & 3, Level 3
107 (50, 57) pushups total, so far feeling good.
I may start adding a morning set (maybe 1/2 the daily rep count) in addition to the full rep evening program.

[bdcheung]

I'm in as well. Just did my initial test: 31. Will start Week 3 day 1 tomorrow, also using the iPhone app.


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[Slavex]

Week 1, Days 2 & 3, Level 3
107 (50, 57) pushups total, so far feeling good.
I may start adding a morning set (maybe 1/2 the daily rep count) in addition to the full rep evening program.

wouldn't it make more sense to follow the program?

[JDM]

Repeated week 3 day one and again failed. 76.

I may fall back a week on the program.

[bdcheung]

Completed the first three sets of Level 3, Week 3 Day 1 and were unable to complete the subsequent two.

Repeating the workout in two days.


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[ford.304]

Did 30ish (I forget the exact number) for the qualifier. Started on week 3 column 2 and got my ass kicked. Maxed out at 12 on the last set.

Two days later I tried to go to the second day and couldn't even do the 17 for the second rep. Going backwards a week on monday and trying again.

Doing 200 Squats at the same time, starting in week 3 column 2. Having zero problems with that - wondering if my form isn't quite right, because it feels too easy.

[rob_s]

Started today
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1

10,12,7,7,9+(13)
49 total

[bdcheung]

Just completed Level 2, Week 3, Day 1.

Reps: 12, 17, 13, 13, 19.

[JDM]

Week two, level two, day one. I backed up a bit, as I wasn't able to complete the reps prescribed by the program.

9-11-8-8-11+ (20)= 56. Easy.

[orionz06]

Initial max: 27

Week 3, Day 1, Column 3: 14-18-14-14-32, total: 92


Could have probably done 1-2 more on the end but I started getting pug kisses (http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?281-Pets!&p=4031&viewfull=1#post4031) and rolled over to play with the dog.

Mindset fail.

[Chris Rhines]

W1, D1, C3 - 10+12+7+7+12=48. No major problems.

[rob_s]

Initial max: 27

Week 3, Day 1, Column 1: 14-18-14-14-32, total: 92


Could have probably done 1-2 more on the end but I started getting pug kisses (http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?281-Pets!&p=4031&viewfull=1#post4031) and rolled over to play with the dog.

Mindset fail.

That's column 3, not column 1. You had me confused as hell since I did column 1 and was thinking "damn, did I do the wrong column".

Anyone else finding the ab tension to be the real killer? For me it progresses to the point of a sharp pain and causes me to quit earlier than my arms/shoulders fatigue.

[orionz06]

Fixed it. My biggest issue is breathing, ab tension is there though. Not sure if this is right but I find tensing my back to help a little.

[JDM]

This is the progress thread guys. Please keep the discussion to the other thread.

[rob_s]

Started today
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+(13)
49 total

Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+(17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

[bdcheung]

Just completed Level 2, Week 3, Day 1.

Reps: 12, 17, 13, 13, 19.

Today completed Level 2, Week 3, Day 2.

Reps: 14, 19, 14, 14, 19 = 80

[jmjames]

I tried an initial test on Monday, ground out 25 straight, then with brief rests (10 seconds or less) got to 40. After a bit of rest (10 minutes), did some more, took a short rest, did more, then finished it out. In the final stretch of 40 or so, I took maybe 1 minute between "sets". To get from #41 to #100 was about 10 minutes overall. Definitely an interesting challenge, I think I'll mix this in one day a week for the next few months.

J.Ja

[JDM]

I missed yesterday. oops.

Week two, level two, day two:

10-12-9-9-13+ (15) 55.

I also did some pull ups as penance for my missed day.

[derekb]

I started the 1st of March in the first tier, completed week one yesterday and am feeling pretty good about it. Was feeling it pretty bad after day two, but day three has left me with a little awareness in my abs but not much else. Definitely liking the program so far.

[bdcheung]

Week 3, Day 3, Level 2 complete. But just barely.

Reps: 16, 21, 15, 15, 21 = 88


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[JodyH]

I repeated the week 1, level 3 program.
I tried to start the week 2, level 3 program but too much activity over the weekend had me down and out for an embarrassing Monday.

Monday: 43, felt worn out and weak
Wednesday: 53, no problem
Friday: 59, no problem

[JDM]

Week two level two day three

12-13-10-10-15+ (23)=68

Felt good this morning.

And for clarification, the way I'm reporting is what the program recommends, and in parenthesis what I pushed out for the last set. So in the above post, 100 pushups recommends at least 15 pushups in the last set, but the idea is to do as many as you can, in today's case, I did 23.

[Chris Rhines]

W1, D2, C3 - 10+12+8+8+15=53
W1, D3, C3 - 11+15+9+9+20=64

Onward to week 2!

-C

[rob_s]

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

[bdcheung]

Saturday, 3/10:
Week 4, Day 1, Level 2
18, 22, 16, 16, 27

Monday, 3/12:
Week 4, Day 2, Level 2
20, 25, 20, 20, 22 (fail!)

[JDM]

Test day. 36.

[JodyH]

Initial test: 30
Week 2 test: 33

I'm starting my 3rd week of push-ups, I repeated the week 1 program and just now started week 2, level 3.
W2, D1, L3: 68 (63+5)

[rob_s]

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

Wed 3/14
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (16)
63 total

[JDM]

Week 3 day 1 level 3

14-18-14-14-20+ (20)=80

I just barely pushed these out. I may repeat this set of reps two more times.

[bdcheung]

I think I'm on the right track. For each of my workouts I'm just barely able to complete the last set.

Today:
23, 28, 23, 23, 33 = 130

[rob_s]

2/29
Initial test: 30

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

Wed 3/14
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (16)
63 total

Fri 3/16
Test: 35
17% improvement over initial test

[JodyH]

My third week.
Total push-ups to date: 491

I'm doing week 2, level 3 of the program.

Mon. 68 (+5)

Wed. 76 (+5)

Fri. 85 (+4)

I'm reporting it as "Day - total reps - (number over the minimum)"

So far I'm feeling good and pushing out the reps without blowing a gasket.
On my final set I'm holding pretty steady at minimum +5, so it's good.
I'll be doing the official week two test tomorrow mid-morning.

[Chemsoldier]

Jody, thanks for starting this.

I am on Week 4 Day 1 Track 3 today. Good stuff.

Variation: I am doing the minimums largely however I have added 10 pull-ups overhand and 10 underhand on my push-up days.

Loving it.

[turbolag23]

initial test 40
started week1 column 3
d1 10,12,7,7,27
d2 10,12,8,8,31
d3 11,15,9,9,32
total 248

just did the initial test for the 200 squats too, lost count over 80 while watching march madness.

[bdcheung]

I'm in as well. Just did my initial test: 31. Will start Week 3 day 1 tomorrow, also using the iPhone app.


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Redid the initial test yesterday and amazingly was able to do 45 pushups. 50% improvement.


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[rob_s]

2/29
Initial test: 30

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

Wed 3/14
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (16)
63 total

Fri 3/16
Test: 35
17% improvement over initial test

Mon 3/19
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total
I'm going to continue to repeat this one until I get to 20+ for the last set.

[JDM]

I fell off last week due to moving, and being on vacation, and general laziness.

I also reverted a little bit. The reps in level three were too many. Especially after a week off. Anyway:

Week 3 day 1 level 2

12-17-13-13-17+ (22)=77

[JodyH]

Original test: 30
Week 2 test: 33, was weak from a hard bike ride a few hours before the push-ups, so I'm satisfied with the results.

Week 3, Day 1, Level 3
78 (-2)
Hit a bit of a wall today. I dropped out 2 short of the last set's goal of 20.
The 60 second rest between sets went by pretty dang quick and I was tight going into the last 2 sets.
I'm going to go ahead and stay on the program and see if the 90 second rest let's me knock out the 100 on Wednesday.
If not I'll drop back and punt.

[bdcheung]

I think I'm on the right track. For each of my workouts I'm just barely able to complete the last set.

Today:
23, 28, 23, 23, 33 = 130

Week 5, Day 1, Level 2
28, 35, 25, 22, 37 (+2) = 147


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[Robert Mitchum]

Great work and keep going to all who are doing the program !!!!!

[Chemsoldier]

Week 4 Day 3: 29, 33, 29, 29, MAX (40)
120 seconds between sets- yes the breaks are short

[rob_s]

2/29
Initial test: 30

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

Wed 3/14
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (16)
63 total

Fri 3/16
Test: 35
17% improvement over initial test

Mon 3/19
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total
I'm going to continue to repeat this one until I get to 20+ for the last set.

Wed 3/21
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat 2)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total

[bdcheung]

Week 5, Day 1, Level 2
28, 35, 25, 22, 37 (+2) = 147


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Week 5, Day 2, Level 2
18(x2), 20(x2), 14(x2), 16, 40 = 160.

This. Workout. HURT.

[JodyH]

I'm going to go ahead and stay on the program and see if the 90 second rest let's me knock out the 100 on Wednesday.
If not I'll drop back and punt.
Week 3, Day 2, Level 3
100(=)
The 90 seconds between reps was a lifesaver today (Android app).
I was just able to squeak out the last set of 25, I probably could have done 2 more but my form would have been crap.
Friday shows to be 120, but I'll have 120 seconds to rest between sets so it should be good.

In 10 exercise days I've gone from barely being able to do 5 sets adding up to 50 total push-ups to 5 sets adding up to 100 push-ups.
I've doubled my reps in just 10 work-outs.

[rob_s]

2/29
Initial test: 30

Mon 3/5
Week 3, Day 1, Level 1
10,12,7,7,9+ (13)
49 total

Wed 3/7
Week 3, Day 2, Level 1
10, 12, 8, 8, 12+ (17)
54 total
(stopped at 17 due to abs/lower back)

Mon 3/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 1
11, 13, 9, 9, 13+ (22)
64 total

Wed 3/14
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (16)
63 total

Fri 3/16
Test: 35
17% improvement over initial test

Mon 3/19
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total
I'm going to continue to repeat this one until I get to 20+ for the last set.

Wed 3/21
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat 2)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total

Fri 3/23
Week 4, Day 1 Level 1 (repeat 2)
12, 14, 11, 10, 16+ (18)
65 total
increased break between last two sets to 90 seconds to no avail

[bdcheung]

Week 5, Day 2, Level 2
18(x2), 20(x2), 14(x2), 16, 40 = 160.

This. Workout. HURT.

Week 5, Day 3, Level 2
18(x2), 20(x2), 17(x2), 20, 45+ (48) = 178

[JDM]

14-19-14-14-19+ (26) =87

Week 3 level 2 day 2

[JodyH]

Week 3, Day 3, Level 3
22 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 28
120(=)

Triceps are screaming for mercy.

[bdcheung]

Redid the initial test yesterday and amazingly was able to do 45 pushups. 50% improvement.

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Test day.

57 consecutive.

27% improvement from last test.

[turbolag23]

week2 column 3
d1 14,14,10,10,23=71
d2 14,16,12,12,30=84
d3 17,16,14,14,22=83

was going to do the week 2 test today but got my hand slammed in the trunk of a car, cut up pretty good so ill be taking a few days off.

[JDM]

Week three, level two, day three

16-21-15-15-21+ (30) =97

Felt real good tonight.

This whole count by twos thing is really making this easier.

[JodyH]

week 4, day 1, level 3
113 (-7)

I came up 7 short on my final set.
I only manage 25 instead of 32 (I did finish out the last 7, but with "girl pushups" knees down, feet up).
The 60 sec. rest between sets was the killer.
Wednesday shows 140 reps but I'll get 90 sec. breaks. We'll see how it goes.
I may have to drop back to week 3, day 2, level 3.

[bdcheung]

You can rest more as needed (at least that's what my app says). I'll add on rest such that I can complete the set with good form.

My progress:
Week 6, Day 1, Level 2 completed
Sets: 40, 50, 25, 25, 50 (+0) = 190


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[JDM]

Week 4 day 1 level 2

18-22-16-16-25+ (26)=98

Push up day=:D

[bdcheung]

Week 6, Day 1, Level 2 completed
Sets: 40, 50, 25, 25, 50 (+0) = 190


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Week 6, Day 2, Level 3
Sets: 20, 20, 23, 23, 20, 20, 18, 18, 53+10 = 225

[JodyH]

Week 4, day 2, Level 3
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 25 (36-11) = 129
90 sec. rest between sets.

CRASH!
Missed the last set of 36 by 11.
I finished out the last set with "girl pushups", but it was still ugly.

I'm going to drop back down and repeat week 3, level 3.

129 is still a record for me.
:cool:

[bdcheung]

Keep it up! Sounds like you've got 10 steps forward. One step back is minor in the grand picture :)


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[JDM]

Week 4 day 2 level 2

20-25-20-20-28+ (30)=115

I had to really dig for those last two after 28.

[bdcheung]

Week 6, Day 3, Level 2 complete.
Sets: 22, 22, 30, 30, 25, 25, 18, 18, 55(+1) = 246

So I finished Level 2. I'm going to take a day off, re-do the inital test, and start Level 3.

After I finish Level 3, I'm going to re-do the initial test using different form and run through the program again. This entire time around I've done hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Once I finish out this program, I'll do it all again using a narrow stance to activate more triceps. Then, I guess, I'll put on a weight vest and do it all again.

[JodyH]

Week 4, day 2, Level 3
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 25 (36-11) = 129
90 sec. rest between sets.

CRASH!
Missed the last set of 36 by 11.
I finished out the last set with "girl pushups", but it was still ugly.

I'm going to drop back down and repeat week 3, level 3.

129 is still a record for me.
Dropped back to week 3, day 3, level 3
22 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 37 (28 + 9) = 129

Managed a +9 on the last set to once again hit 129 for the day.

I'm going to try week 4, level 3 again starting Monday.

[bdcheung]

After I finish Level 3, I'm going to re-do the initial test using different form and run through the program again. This entire time around I've done hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Once I finish out this program, I'll do it all again using a narrow stance to activate more triceps. Then, I guess, I'll put on a weight vest and do it all again.

Redid the initial test which put me on Week 3, Day 1, Level 3.

Sets: 14, 18, 14, 14, 25(+20) = 105

[turbolag23]

after a week off from injury i did the exhaustion test after week 2 and will start week 3 column 3 today.
initial test: 40
week 2 test: 50

[PHPistols]

Ok, I did my initial test Saturday. I did 10. I am disappointed in that, but I understand that I did a lot upper body work a couple days before and I was really sore (HA, there is my excuse). But I am fine with starting small and working my way up.

Monday: Day 1, Week 1, with 60 sec. rest in between I did 6, 6, 4, 4, 5 = 25 pushups. :) Hope I can keep this up.

[JodyH]

Week 4, Day 1, Level 3
21 + 25 + 21 + 21 + 32 (+3) = 123
60 sec. rest between sets.

Wed. shows 140 with 90 sec. between sets.

Rock on.
:cool:

[rob_s]

Broke through! I repeated WK3 and then started week 4 this week.

Week 4, Level 1, Day 2
14, 16, 12, 12, 20 (18+)
74 TOTAL

[bdcheung]

Redid the initial test which put me on Week 3, Day 1, Level 3.

Sets: 14, 18, 14, 14, 25(+20) = 105

Week 3, Day 2, Level 3:
20, 25, 15, 15, 25(+15) = 115

[JodyH]

Week 4, day 2, Level 3
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 36 (-3) = 137
90 sec. rest
137 is my new record.
Fell 3 short on the last set but I'm moving on to day 3 which is 160.
My last set was 33 + 12 "girl pushups" to finish out the burn.

:cool:

[bdcheung]

Week 3, Day 2, Level 3:
20, 25, 15, 15, 25(+15) = 115

Week 3, Day 3, Level 3:
22, 30, 20, 20, 28 (+17) = 137

[rob_s]

Week 4, Level 1, Day 3
16, 18, 13, 13, 24 (20+) = 84 total

[JodyH]

I'm still in it to win it.

Friday 4/6/12
Week 4, day 3, Level 3
29 + 33 +29 + 29 + 40 (-10) = 150
120 sec. rest between sets.
I came up 10 short on the last set, but 150 is my highest count to date.

I'm going to repeat week 4.

Week 4, Day 1, Level 3
21 + 25 + 21 + 21 + 32 (+3) = 123
60 sec. rest between sets.

[JDM]

A week or so ago I hit my left elbow on the corner of a door and have had an awful case of swell bow for the last week. I'll be back on the horse shortly.

[bdcheung]

Week 3, Day 3, Level 3:
22, 30, 20, 20, 28 (+17) = 137

4/8/2012
Week 4, Day 1, Level 3:
21, 25, 21, 21, 33 = 121

4/10/2012
Week 4, Day 2, Level 3:
25, 29, 25, 25, 36 (+4) = 144

[cutter]

04/10/2012

29 Push ups. Not even close to airborne standards.

[bdcheung]

4/8/2012
Week 4, Day 1, Level 3:
21, 25, 21, 21, 33 = 121

4/10/2012
Week 4, Day 2, Level 3:
25, 29, 25, 25, 36 (+4) = 144

4/12/2012
Week 4, Day 3, Level 3:
29, 33, 29, 29, 40 (+3) = 163

[JodyH]

4/09/12
Week 4, Day 1, Level 3
21 + 25 + 21 + 21 + 32 (+3) = 123
60 sec. rest between sets.

4/11/12
Week 4, Day 2, Level 3
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 36 (+5) = 145
90 sec. rest between sets.

4/13/12
Week 4, Day 3, Level 3
29 + 33 + 29 + 29 + 40 (+6) = 166
120 sec. rest between sets.

Test day tomorrow.
:cool:

[JodyH]

4/16/12
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3
36 + 40 + 30 + 24 + 40 = 170
60 sec. rest between sets.

This
day
hurt
me.

In the last set I knew I was in trouble at 33.
I was burning at 36.
I gave up at 38.
The last push to 40 was pure willpower, because my arms were jelly.

[bdcheung]

4/12/2012
Week 4, Day 3, Level 3:
29, 33, 29, 29, 40 (+3) = 163

4/15/2012
Test day: 60 consecutive pushups.

4/17/2012
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3:
36, 40, 30, 24, 40 (+10) = 180

[PHPistols]

Why is everyone past week 3? :) I am on week 3:

4/16/12
Week 3, Day 1, Level 2: 12, 17, 13, 13, 17 = 72

[EMC]

Initial Test
4/17/2012

Just took my initial test. Concentrated on doing perfect form. Made it to 63.
I think I'll start at Week 3 and try column 3.

4/17/2012
Week 3 Day 1, Level 3: 14, 18, 14, 14, 52 = 112 (175 with initial test)

[PHPistols]

Why is everyone past week 3? :) I am on week 3:

4/16/12
Week 3, Day 1, Level 2: 12, 17, 13, 13, 17 = 72

4/18/12
Week 3, Day 2, Level 2: 14, 19, 14, 14, 19 = 80

[JodyH]

4/18/12
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3
19 + 19 + 22 + 22 + 18 + 18 + 22 + 45 = 185
45 sec. rest between sets.

First day of 8 sets instead of 5.
It went good, but the pace is definitely picking up.
Fridays program calls for 200.

[JDM]

Week 4 day 3 level 2

Back at it right where I left off.

23-28-23-23-33+(22 [-11])

I'm gonna repeat this day till I clean it.

[bdcheung]

4/15/2012
Test day: 60 consecutive pushups.

4/17/2012
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3:
36, 40, 30, 24, 40 (+10) = 180

4/19/2012
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3:
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 45 (+2) = 185

[EMC]

Initial Test
4/17/2012

Just took my initial test. Concentrated on doing perfect form. Made it to 63.
I think I'll start at Week 3 and try column 3.

4/17/2012
Week 3 Day 1, Level 3: 14, 18, 14, 14, 52 = 112 (175 with initial test)

4/19/2012
Week 3, Day 2, Level 3: 20, 25, 15, 15, 36 = 111 (regressed a bit on set 5 due to a back injury)

4/21/2012
Week 3, Day 3, Level 3: 22, 30, 20, 20, 48 = 140

[JodyH]

4/20/12
Week 5, Day 3, Level 3
20 + 20 + 24 + 24 + 20 + 20 + 22 + 50 (-5) = 195
45 sec. rest between sets

Came up 5 short on the last set.
I'm going to repeat week 5, level 3.
While I'm hitting the goals (or coming real close) my form is breaking down some.
I think I'll be better off repeating the week and concentrating on good solid push-ups.
No need moving on if I'm getting sloppy.

[EMC]

4/23/2012
Week 4 Day 1 Level 3 (60 second rest period)
21, 25, 21, 21, 40 = 128

More challenging this week.

[PHPistols]

4/23/12
Week 4, Day 1, Level 2: 18, 22, 16, 16, 25 = 97

[JodyH]

Slowed down and reset myself to concentrate on good form and solid pushups.

4/23
36 + 40 + 30 + 24 + 23 = 153

4/25
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 43 = 147

[PHPistols]

4/23/12
Week 4, Day 1, Level 2: 18, 22, 16, 16, 25 = 97

4/25/12
Week 4, Day 2, Level 2: 20, 25, 20, 20, 28 = 113

Anybody know why they have to put the most pushup at the end? Why can't they put most in the first 2 sets? :)

[EMC]

4/23/2012
Week 4 Day 1 Level 3 (60 second rest period)
21, 25, 21, 21, 40 = 128

More challenging this week.

4/25/2012
Week 4 Day 2 Level 3 (90 second rest period)
25, 29, 25, 25, 45 = 149

[EMC]

4/25/2012
Week 4 Day 2 Level 3 (90 second rest period)
25, 29, 25, 25, 45 = 149

4/27/2012
Week 4 Day 3 Level 3 (120 second rest period)
29, 33, 29, 29, 43 = 163

Tough day but I made it. Week 5 looks like it will be tough.

[PHPistols]

4/25/12
Week 4, Day 2, Level 2: 20, 25, 20, 20, 28 = 113

Anybody know why they have to put the most pushup at the end? Why can't they put most in the first 2 sets? :)

4/27/12

Week 4, Day 3, Level 2: 23, 28, 23, 23, 33 = 130

[EMC]

4/27/2012
Week 4 Day 3 Level 3 (120 second rest period)
29, 33, 29, 29, 43 = 163

Tough day but I made it. Week 5 looks like it will be tough.

4/30/2012
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3 (60 second rest period except last set (120 rest period))
36, 40, 30, 24, 40 = 170

Week 5 level 3 start is brutal. I might repeat day 1 because my last set was barely there.

[bdcheung]

4/19/2012
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3:
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 45 (+2) = 185

Took some time off due to business travel.

5/1/2012
Week 6, Day 1, Level 3:
45, 55, 35, 30, 55 = 220

[PHPistols]

4/27/12

Week 4, Day 3, Level 2: 23, 28, 23, 23, 33 = 130

4/30/12
Week 5, Day 1, Level 2: 28, 35, 25, 22, 35 = 145

[JodyH]

Slowed down and reset myself to concentrate on good form and solid pushups.

4/23
36 + 40 + 30 + 24 + 23 = 153

4/25
25 + 29 + 25 + 25 + 43 = 147
4/27
29 + 33 + 29 + 29 + 40 = 160

4/30
0 = ZERO

I took a day off (first skipped day since I started the program) to rest after my Albuquerque trip.
I needed a day of R&R.
I'll be back at it on 5/2.

[EMC]

4/30/2012
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3 (60 second rest period except last set (120 rest period))
36, 40, 30, 24, 40 = 170

Week 5 level 3 start is brutal. I might repeat day 1 because my last set was barely there.

5/2/2012
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3 (45 second rest period)
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 50 = 190

Decided to press on. More confident this time with the smaller sets.

[PHPistols]

4/30/12
Week 5, Day 1, Level 2: 28, 35, 25, 22, 35 = 145

5/2/12

Week 5, Day 2, Level 2: 18x2, 20x2, 14x2, 16, 40 = 160

[bdcheung]

5/1/2012
Week 6, Day 1, Level 3:
45, 55, 35, 30, 55 = 220

5/3/2012
Week 6, Day 2, Level 3:
22, 22, 30, 30, 24, 24, 18, 18, 58 = 246

[EMC]

5/3/2012
Week 6, Day 2, Level 3:
22, 22, 30, 30, 24, 24, 18, 18, 58 = 246

What are your progress tests looking like? Getting close to the goal yet?

[bdcheung]

What are your progress tests looking like? Getting close to the goal yet?

My last progress test was 86, so getting close!

[JodyH]

5/2/12
25+29+25+25+45=149

Feeling good.
Time to move up a week now that my form is solid again.

[EMC]

5/2/2012
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3 (45 second rest period)
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 50 = 190

Decided to press on. More confident this time with the smaller sets.

5/4/2012
Week 5, Day 3, Level 3 (45 second rest period)
20, 20, 24, 24, 20, 20, 22, 50 = 200

Barely made 50 on set 8. I'm going to take the progress test then repeat week 5. I don't feel I'm quite prepared for week 6 level 3 yet.

[JodyH]

5/4
29 + 33 + 29 + 29 +40 (+10) = 170

Moving on to week 5, knocking out solid pushups and feeling good.
Started the 200 situp program a few weeks ago and doing them Tues., Thurs., Saturday.
I'm up to 325+ situps per workout.

[JodyH]

5/7
Week 5, day 1, level 3
36 + 40 + 30 + 24 + 40 = 170
60sec. rest
Today was brutal.
I'm looking forward to more sets of fewer reps.

[EMC]

5/7
Week 5, day 1, level 3
36 + 40 + 30 + 24 +40 = 170
60sec. rest
Today was brutal.
I'm looking forward to more sets of fewer reps.

Week 5 day 1 level 3 totally killed me too. I decided to repeat week 5 because of it. The other 2 days aren't quite as bad.

[bdcheung]

5/3/2012
Week 6, Day 2, Level 3:
22, 22, 30, 30, 24, 24, 18, 18, 58 = 246

5/5/2012
Week 6, Day 3, Level 3:
26, 26, 33, 33, 26, 26, 22, 22, 60 = 274

5/8/2012
Final Test: 100 consecutive pushups. Boo-yah. But holy freaking christ those last 4 pushups SUCKED.

[EMC]

5/5/2012
Week 6, Day 3, Level 3:
26, 26, 33, 33, 26, 26, 22, 22, 60 = 274

5/8/2012
Final Test: 100 consecutive pushups. Boo-yah. But holy freaking christ those last 4 pushups SUCKED.

Congratulations, nice the see the program actually works!

[JodyH]

5/5/2012
Week 6, Day 3, Level 3:
26, 26, 33, 33, 26, 26, 22, 22, 60 = 274

5/8/2012
Final Test: 100 consecutive pushups. Boo-yah. But holy freaking christ those last 4 pushups SUCKED.
You rock!
Hopefully im only a week or two behind you.

[PHPistols]

5/2/12

Week 5, Day 2, Level 2: 18x2, 20x2, 14x2, 16, 40 = 160

I took 4 days off (first rest since starting) and then went back and started Week 5, Day 1, Level 2 again.

5/8/12

28, 35, 25, 22, 35 = 145

[EMC]

5/8/2012
Last progress test after week 5 was 72
Repeating week 5 again:
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3
36, 40, 30, 24, 42 = 172

[EMC]

5/8/2012
Last progress test after week 5 was 72
Repeating week 5 again:
Week 5, Day 1, Level 3
36, 40, 30, 24, 42 = 172

Week 5, Day 2, Level 3
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 50 = 190

[JodyH]

5/9
Week 5, Day 2, Level 3
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 45 = 185

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[Jason F]

Week 3 day 2 level 3

I fell short of the goal of 25 on the last rep, only got 15 out and I was spent. I guess I'll need to repeat a day or two and build up, I've been struggling to get the last few in on the last rep all week. :(

[JodyH]

5/11
Week 5, day 3, level 3
20+20+24+24+20+20+22+50=200
45 sec.
Moving on to week 6.

[JodyH]

Victory #1
I started the 200 sit-ups program on April 1.
My initial test was in the mid 30's.
I'm happy to report I knocked out 200 continuous sit-ups this evening.
:cool:
This was an added boost of confidence for the 100 push-ups.

[EMC]

Week 5, Day 2, Level 3
19, 19, 22, 22, 18, 18, 22, 50 = 190

5/12/2012
Week 5, Day 3, Level 3
20, 20, 24, 24, 20, 20, 22, 52 = 202

[EMC]

5/15/2012
Week 6, Day 1, Level 3
45, 55, 35, 30, 58 = 223

Had to use a longer rest period for the last set to make it, but I prevailed.

[Jason F]

5/15/2012
Had to use a longer rest period for the last set to make it, but I prevailed.

Good on you for perservering - I got up and could just feel that I wasn't ready for another big push, so I took the morning off. Repeating Week 3 Day2, Level 3 for the third time in hopes of getting there. Still 10 short on the last set each time.

[EMC]

5/15/2012
Week 6, Day 1, Level 3
45, 55, 35, 30, 58 = 223

Had to use a longer rest period for the last set to make it, but I prevailed.

5/17/2012
Week 6, Day 2, Level 3 (45 sec rest period)
22, 22, 30, 30, 24, 24, 18, 18, 60 = 248

[Jason F]

Repeating Week 3 Day2, Level 3 for the third time in hopes of getting there. Still 10 short on the last set each time.

Broke through the 100+ per workout barrier finally. I gave it one more day of rest and it paid off.

5/17/12
Week 3, Day2, Level 3 (third try)
20, 25, 15, 15, 27 = 102

Ready for W3d3 to kick my arse on Saturday. I think.

[JodyH]

Im still in, just too busy to update.

[EMC]

Broke through the 100+ per workout barrier finally. I gave it one more day of rest and it paid off.

5/17/12
Week 3, Day2, Level 3 (third try)
20, 25, 15, 15, 27 = 102

Ready for W3d3 to kick my arse on Saturday. I think.

Confidence! It's all in your head. And er.. arms/chest/back. One thing to think about is you have the option to rest longer in between sets. Give that a shot as an alternative to waiting extra days between workouts.

[EMC]

Im still in, just too busy to update.

Come on dude, I gotta see how week 6 is going for you. It's a killer, but I'm feeling more confident after getting through day 2.

[Jason F]

Confidence! It's all in your head. And er.. arms/chest/back.
Thanks! Today was put up or shut up for me internally, so I had to make it. Glad I can push on....


One thing to think about is you have the option to rest longer in between sets. Give that a shot as an alternative to waiting extra days between workouts.

That's a great point actually. During the 4th set, I really started to fatigue. And wow, the rest period went by in a blink. I did think about resting longer but decided to just give it all I had till I collapsed.... it worked out this time. :D

But I think going forward sticking with the schedule but adding longer rests when it feels necessary in the last reps might help me finish each week and stay on pace versus doing lots of repeat days.

[EMC]

Thanks! Today was put up or shut up for me internally, so I had to make it. Glad I can push on....



That's a great point actually. During the 4th set, I really started to fatigue. And wow, the rest period went by in a blink. I did think about resting longer but decided to just give it all I had till I collapsed.... it worked out this time. :D

But I think going forward sticking with the schedule but adding longer rests when it feels necessary in the last reps might help me finish each week and stay on pace versus doing lots of repeat days.

Another tip that has helped me: alternate between wide and narrow hand position in sets to work a wider range of muscles.

[rob_s]

Finally maxed out week 5 level 1 day 1 this past Wednesday so redid initial test today and only got 35.

[LittleLebowski]

Another tip that has helped me: alternate between wide and narrow hand position in sets to work a wider range of muscles.

Excellent. Also works extremely well with pullups.

[Jason F]

5/19/12
Week 3, Day3, Level 3
22, 30, 20, 18*, 10* = 100 (should have been 120 with a 4th set at 22 and 5th at 28)

Big bucket of fail today. Felt exhausted after a long day yesterday, and wondered if I should rest today but decided to push on and just see how it went. Ugh.... Oh well, I'll definitely be repeating this one in a few days time.

EMC- trying various hand width spreads definitely helped, so thanks for the tip!

[Cowtown44]

I'm in.

Week 3, level 2, day 1 completed.

[EMC]

Week 6, Day 3, Level 3 will be attempted tonight. I've taken a few days off to recover from a half-marathon (legs are really stiff). Not sure how/if it will affect me pushups wise.

[EMC]

Week 6, Day 3, Level 3 will be attempted tonight. I've taken a few days off to recover from a half-marathon (legs are really stiff). Not sure how/if it will affect me pushups wise.

5/21/2012
Week 6, Day 3, Level 3
26, 26, 33, 33, 26, 26, 22, 22, and 60 (barely) = 274

I'm covered in sweat from this one.
This was the final workout. My contingency plan in case I don't make the 100 on the final test is to repeat this day until I can get a substantial max set, then retry the final.

[JodyH]

Rock on!
Im a few days behind you.
I do W6 D2 L3 tomorrow.

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[Jason F]

5/19/12
Week 3, Day3, Level 3
22, 30, 20, 18*, 10* = 100 (should have been 120 with a 4th set at 22 and 5th at 28)

......Oh well, I'll definitely be repeating this one in a few days time........

Time to pay the piper again this morning....

5/22/12
Week 3, Day 3, Level 3, again
22, 30, 20, 20, 20* = 112

Better, but still not there yet. Rinse & repeat on Thursday, striving to break through on that last set.

EMC- AWESOME job. It was definitely cool to see that this morning before I did my sets. Way to go. Get some rest, and crush it in a few days time!

[Cowtown44]

14, 19, 14, 14, 20 = 81

[EMC]

5/21/2012
Week 6, Day 3, Level 3
26, 26, 33, 33, 26, 26, 22, 22, and 60 (barely) = 274

I'm covered in sweat from this one.
This was the final workout. My contingency plan in case I don't make the 100 on the final test is to repeat this day until I can get a substantial max set, then retry the final.

Final test = 91

Repeating W6D3L3 until I can get those last 9 (and hopefully a few extra for good measure) in.

[JodyH]

I do W3 D3 L3 this afternoon and final test Monday.
On a related note, it was a bad idea to start a pullup program on W6 of the pushups.
I cant feel my arms anymore.

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[Cowtown44]

16, 21, 15, 15, 21 = 88 completed, not easy, but completed

[EMC]

5/26/2012

W6D3L3 repeat 1
275

[JodyH]

W6D3L3 is in the books.
Final test Monday.
Im feeling solid.

[EMC]

W6D3L3 is in the books.
Final test Monday.
Im feeling solid.

Awesome. Get a first time go. It's attainable.

[Cowtown44]

Jody, good luck on Monday. Bring it.

Attempted W4L2D1 today and failed. Here's how it went: 18, rest 60s, 22, rest 60s, 16, rest 60s, 13 (should have been 16), rest 90s, 16, rest 90s, 15 (should have been at least 25). I repeated the fourth set because I thought it was a mental lapse rather than physical. Were it not for the mental lapse on set 4 on first go around, I think I could have done it.

Do I drop back to W3L2D3, drop down to W4L1D1 or attempt a repeat of W4L2D1? Are there official rules somewhere?

This is going to be an awesome challenge - there's definitely a mental component I hadn't experienced until today.

[EMC]

5/29/2012
W6D3L3 Repeat #2
266 (regressed by 8)

[JodyH]

Test was 94.
No... I could not squeeze out another 6.

Im repeating W5 and W6 L3 until I can max+ the reps within the alloted rest times.

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[EMC]

Test was 94.
No... I could not squeeze out another 6.

Im repeating W5 and W6 until I can max+ the reps within the alloted rest times.

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Oh good, glad I'm not the only guy to not make the 100. I mean, "sorry to hear that man". LOL ;) At the same time 94 would more than max the APFT for even younger age ranges, so congratulations anyway. Prior to this program I never thought I would make it to the 90's. Your remedial approach might be better than mine. I'm just repeating the last day over and over. I went backwards in progress on the last workout! I think there's something to how they lay out the weeks that works better than just forcing the previous day standard multiple times.

[JodyH]

btw: W5 D1 L3 is still a monster.

[EMC]

5/31/2012
W6D3L3 Repeat #3
280

[JodyH]

Repeated W5 L3.
All three days I was on time and +5 to +10 on the last set.
Time to knock out W6 L3 and re-test.

[EMC]

6/2/2012
Final test attempt 2
97!
Almost there, another remedial week and I should be done.

[JodyH]

102
Done!
It took me 41 training days over 13 weeks and over 6000 total pushups to get here, but I made it.
Now I'm going to repeat W5 and W6 until I can do 150.

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[bdcheung]

NICE! Congrats, JodyH!

[EMC]

Well done! Right behind you. I had to take a few days off for some back pain. Not out of the game yet.

[Jason F]

102
Done!
It took me 41 training days over 13 weeks and over 6000 total pushups to get here, but I made it.
Now I'm going to repeat W5 and W6 until I can do 150.

AWESOME!!

I was on hiatus last week while I was on a working vacation. Did a quickie "how many can you get in before the shower warms up" on Sunday when I got home, and I'm back on the path tomorrow morning. Looking forward to getting back in as I was only able to eek out 40 straight, which was disappointing after a month of work. But oh well, I'm on the path.

In better news I've lost 14lbs and I'm having to buy a new belt due to my recently reduced waistline. :D

[EMC]

6/14/2012
Final test repeat 3 = 101!
Had to get that last one in for good measure, then I collapsed.

Took several weeks longer than I would have liked, but I'm glad I didn't quit.

[JodyH]

Rock on!
It's good to see the success stories.
Trust me guys, sticking it out is worth it.

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[EMC]

Here's the forum badge:

http://hundredpushups.com/images/did_the_hundred_badge.gif

[Cowtown44]

Nice job Jody and EMC! Did you guys noticed an increase in upper body muscle mass as a result? I'm still knocking around weeks 3 and 4 at various levels but I think I'm stronger.

[EMC]

Nice job Jody and EMC! Did you guys noticed an increase in upper body muscle mass as a result? I'm still knocking around weeks 3 and 4 at various levels but I think I'm stronger.

Not a dramatic increase in mass but my tricepts, chest and back muscles are more defined and toned.

[JodyH]

I didn't really gain mass, I still weigh the exact same as when I started.
More definition and rounded shoulders yes, but no "mass".
I also completed a 200 sit-up program at the same time and now have a solid six pack that I'm maintaining with 150-200 sit-ups and 100 leg raises every other day.

[Cowtown44]

Barely, but nice to clear the hurdle on the 3rd attempt. It helped to jump back to W3 and go up a level.

[JodyH]

Im still repeating W5 and W6 L3, my last test was 117.
Im sneaking up on 125, then it's on to 150.
I may have to make my own program up to keep advancing.