Take The 100 Pushup Challenge

July 11th, 2008 Posted in Conditioning, Workout Routines

Introducing the 100 Push-up Challenge

Push-ups are regarding as one of the best tests of physical conditioning. Whether you are an athlete, a powerlifter, an olympic lifter, a martial artist, or a recreational fitness enthusiast… virtually anyone can benefit from this type of training. Not only will it give you a goal and a plan to follow for a couple weeks, but it will also vary up your training and target a type of exercise that you might not normally use.

Push-ups Are Great for Martial Artists

I know for sure this would benefit me, because in kickboxing class we are doing all kinds of one arm sideways pushups and such. As luck would have it, I am about to start a new contract next Monday, so I’m going to need to work out a schedule around my new job. In this case I want to start lifting every Tuesday and Thursday morning before work.

Not sure how the 100 Push-up Challenge will fit into that… I don’t think it will, but I do think I’m going to take this program into kickboxing class and see if the instructors want to work it into their program. It might be a little too complicated to explain to a whole class, but I’ll show it to them anyway.

Will You Take the Challenge?

So, let me know if you’re going to take the 100 Push-Up Challenge. I’d love to know how everyone fares on the program. I have plans to use this concept to create a brand new challenge of my own, which I will reveal in the coming days. The new challenge will be something harder than push-ups, but easier than lifting weights. It will be something men, women, and children can do; but it will also be something that you can really brag about.

Stay tuned…

Written by Steve
Steve is a formerly ISSA certified personal trainer and sport nutritionist, who has been studying, practicing, and experimenting since 1994. Please use the content at Project Swole to supplement the advice of your doctor or physician. All medical questions should be directed towards a qualified medical professional, and the advice provided at Project Swole should be used at your own discretion.

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8 Responses to “Take The 100 Pushup Challenge”
By Susan on Jul 12, 2008

I started the 100 Push-Up Challenge two weeks ago, just completing week 2 yesterday; hitting a personal high of 17 consecutive push-ups (in good form).

While that’s a long way off from 100 consecutive push-ups, I’m very pleased with the results to date. I’ll re-test this Sunday and start week 3 Monday.

Good luck to all participating!!

Susan
http://www.catapultfitnessblog.com
By Jeremy on Jul 25, 2008

Just started tonight. Good stuff. That guy should create a 200 crunches program as well. Would be a good balance.

Could call it THE 300!!!!!

Anyways — my max was 45 yesterday as the initial trial. Today I did the day of week 1 .. I forgot how fast 60 seconds can go by in between sets. I capped out at 25 for set 5. I would recommend people write down what their max is for each last set — so you can see your progress.

I hope lots of people do this challenge.
By Cassidy K on Jul 28, 2008

Going to star this tonight! Thanks, loved the article.
By Tom on Aug 25, 2008

Hmm I am 45 yrs old – and “after” my workout today ( Giant set’s between my chest , back, and legs )
I did 100 push-up’s ” useing gymnastic rings”
AND 50 full pull up’s in 5 min 48 sec.
The rings hang down to about 6 inche’s off the floor ( harder then it might sound )
But I was pretty tired – It is a good finisher to a great workout.
By Steve on Aug 26, 2008

Tom:
Doing push ups on rings is hard. Props to you for making the effort to change it up a bit. Seems like you must be in pretty good shape. Awesome job!
By Joseph on Feb 17, 2009

Hi Ive started today and im tring to reach my goal of 50, right now I can only do seven i’ll keep you posted every week!
By zain on Mar 2, 2009

Hi all, im not really a begginer but im not an intermediate. Ive been through this website and i think its awsome. Im gna take a few tips from this website and add it to my bodyweight workouts.

Im going to do the challenge, starting from today. I can do 29-35 consecutive pushups standard but then i have to pause for like 15/20 seconds and complete 50 in 2 sets.

I am also training on my knuckles, where i do 20 then pause, then a further 20, then pause and then go failure without taking the tention off or getting up from the pushup position. How do you think i should start, and how are you doing in the challenge?
By Steve on Apr 30, 2009

Can’t believe this site is still sending visitors to hundredpushups.com – thanks a lot!

There’s also a Two Hundred Sit-Ups and Two Hundred Squats program now as well…

Appreciate the support!

–Steve

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