hundred pushups program

[D3x!]

D3x - don't be a quitter - smoking is fun

lol what dude

 

[czc]

I'm on week 4 now. Started on week 2 to get my hand ready.
Also doing the squats and situps
Have also started running again.

 

[requiem]

keep it up czc

 

[requiem]

W4C2D3 Complete 130 pushups

 

[Bobbin]

I just recently discovered all these apps on my phone and recalled seeing this thread title. Has it been worth it for you guys? And has it given you noticeable tone/definition or has it been mostly just strength improvement? Sorry this thread is really big to go through right now

I am considering push ups, pull ups and sit ups programs. Ideally I would like to do all 3 programs at once + gym maybe minimum twice weekly (because I pay less monthly if I go more often ) but would that be overdoing it?

 

[D3x!]

I just recently discovered all these apps on my phone and recalled seeing this thread title. Has it been worth it for you guys?

I am considering push ups, pull ups and sit ups programs. Ideally I would like to do all 3 programs at once + gym maybe minimum twice weekly (because I pay less monthly if I go more often ) but would that be overdoing it?

i think that would be a bit rough as you need time for your muscles to recover

 

[Bobbin]

i think that would be a bit rough as you need time for your muscles to recover

You are too quick on that reply button

Hmmm...

I wonder what to do then. Will figure something out would like to try these though.

Thanks.

 

[hawker]

I just recently discovered all these apps on my phone and recalled seeing this thread title. Has it been worth it for you guys? And has it given you noticeable tone/definition or has it been mostly just strength improvement? Sorry this thread is really big to go through right now

I am considering push ups, pull ups and sit ups programs. Ideally I would like to do all 3 programs at once + gym maybe minimum twice weekly (because I pay less monthly if I go more often ) but would that be overdoing it?

Try it and see?

Do pushups Mon, Wed, Fri and gym Tues and Thurs (do legs/back) etc

 

[Bobbin]

Try it and see?

Do pushups Mon, Wed, Fri and gym Tues and Thurs (do legs/back) etc

Awesome I think that is the plan.

On a side note I read somewhere that a good way to shed unwanted body fat is to focus on larger muscle areas like the legs. Because then the larger muscles will demand more fuel to repair thus making one's metabolism shoot up.

So if true I think this is perfect way to go if aiming for a bit of definition and six pack

 

[requiem]

Awesome I think that is the plan.

On a side note I read somewhere that a good way to shed unwanted body fat is to focus on larger muscle areas like the legs. Because then the larger muscles will demand more fuel to repair thus making one's metabolism shoot up.

So if true I think this is perfect way to go if aiming for a bit of definition and six pack

Bobbin - that is a bit of a tall tale

It depends on so much - your body type - how hard you exercise - what you eat -

You will need to give your muscles time to recover -

What i've been doing for the last while is to do pushups on mon - wed - fri.
I do cardio (35 minutes cycling) monday through friday.
I do weights mon - wed - fri.

I find doing the pushups and the weights on the same day is a lot harder (but having a day off gives me adequate time to rest)

I am also getting in all the weight training I need.

The truth is - do something - if it works - carry on doing it until it stops working - then try something else

 

[Bobbin]

It sort of made sense to me as I think fat loss means burning more calories than eating, and increasing after-workout metabolism by working on larger muscle groups is the best chance at that as long as you eat healthily and decent which I do mostly. And getting nice abs is all about the fat loss, well that and of course working the abs properly as well.

Ah but then I also need to get enough protein etc... otherwise it would be counter productive. Ahhh this gym stuff kills newbies like me

Thanks. Can only try and see. Will maybe give some feedback later on even if a fail.

 

[requiem]

Robbin, some people can eat what they want - exercise for 30 minutes twice a week and look incredible. Others can eat healthy - exercise 6 days a week and look pudgy.

The golden rules are - eat less than you need per day (never less than 1000 calories below TDEE) - exercise and monitor your progress.

As soon as something stops working - you have to change what you are doing.

Also ensure that you have specific goals. i.e. you cannot build a lot of muscle while losing a lot of fat.

 

[D3x!]

i need to work out a good diet plan that is simple to follow, i find myself eating too much crap

 

[Ndanileka]

Great program I gonna start week 1 on monday on rank 3. I'm also planning on joining the gym beginning of October so this is gonna be a great start... preparing for December

 

[StrontiumDog]

pushups vs dumbell press

http://www.livestrong.com/article/379739-dumbell-press-vs-pushups/

The dumbbell press can help you gain muscle mass while push-ups can be used to improve muscular endurance.

 

[StrontiumDog]

How Many Push-ups Should I Do Each Day to Make My Chest Bigger?

http://www.livestrong.com/article/3...ch-day-to-make-my-chest-bigger/#ixzz1YJbTprZ7

Overview
Push-ups tone and strengthen your chest, along with your shoulders and arms. Push-ups can help make your chest bigger, but you shouldn't perform them every day. Muscles don't grow during training; they get bigger and stronger as they repair themselves. This repair process takes a minimum of 48 hours. Get the biggest chest muscles from push-ups by varying your routine and allowing your muscles time to rest and heal.

Technique
Your technique while performing push-ups affects their ability to make your chest bigger. Perform each push-up in a controlled fashion, going through the entire range of motion. Lie on your stomach with your hands just outside of each shoulder, your legs straight and feet together. Steadily push your body off the floor as your straighten your arms. Keep your head, back and hips in a straight line throughout the motion. Slowly lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Repeat. Your ability to build bigger chest muscles decreases if you rely on gravity or momentum to perform any part of the push-up. It also decreases if you fail to keep your head, back and shoulders in line.

Large chest muscles result from working all aspects of your pectoral muscle. Change the angle of your push-up to work the top, middle and bottom of your chest muscles. An inclined position focuses the work on the lower portion of your pectoral muscles. To perform an inclined push-up, place your hands on a bench while your feet remain on the floor, and perform a traditional push-up. A declined push-up focuses the work on the upper aspect of your pectoral muscle. These require you to have your feet up on a bench and your hands on the floor as you go through the motions of a traditional push-up.

Quantity
The number of repetitions you need to perform depends on your strength and fitness level. Three to five sets of 12 to 15 repetitions of traditional, inclined and declined push-ups help your chest grow bigger. However, if your chest and arms don't tire from this workout, intensify the push-up by adding resistance --via wearing a weighted vest or having a partner hold a weight on your back.

Considerations
What you eat also affects your ability to grow a bigger chest with push-ups. A diet deficient in protein, fat or carbohydrates limits your body's ability to build and repair muscle. Stick to a diet that consists of whole grains, fresh produce and lean proteins. Choose sources of healthy fats such as plant-based oils, nuts and seeds. Muscle building requires you to consume 13 percent to 18 percent of your calories from protein, less then 30 percent of your daily calories form healthy fats and between 50 percent and 55 percent of your calories from complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, advises Patricia Pierce, a professor in the department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.

 

[requiem]

I tried to do week 4 col 3 day 1 -

My right arm just couldn't keep up - have either injured or overworked it. :/

Could only do 21 - 25 - 21 - 18 - 15 (100 total) - I managed 130 on friday.

I am going to push through this week and see how I keep up then have to repeat it next week ...

 

[requiem]

I failed day 2 week 4 col 4 -

I managed 25 - 29 - 25 - 25 - 20 (Was supposed to have done 36 on the last set

Going to have to do better next week....

 

[czc]

Have to repeat Week 4

 

[srothman]

Right.....so I missed the boat on this one COMPLETELY!!!! I should have timed it better, I started just as we were moving house. Terrible excuse, I know...hehe! So yes, I will be starting again from scratch.