[img]http://hundredpushups.com/images/outline700.gif[/img]
Link: [url]http://hundredpushups.com/[/url]
[b]Join the Facepunch group to keep up with the schedule, reminders, etc.[/b]
-> [url]http://www.facepunch.com/group.php?groupid=2177[/url] <-
I'm sure you've all heard of the program called 100 Pushups, which received quite a bit of media attention a few years ago. Here's an excerpt from the site:
[quote=100 Pushups]If you're serious about increasing your strength, follow this six week training program and you'll soon be on your way to completing 100 consecutive push ups!
Think there's no way you could do this? I think you can! All you need is a good plan, plenty of discipline and about 30 minutes a week to achive this goal!
No doubt some of you can already do 50 consecutive push ups, but let's face it, you're in a big minority. Most of you reading this won't even be able to manage 20 pushups. Actually, I'm sure many of you can't even do 10.
However, it really doesn't matter which group you fall into. If you follow the progressive push ups training program, I'm positive you'll soon be able to do 100 push ups![/quote]
I'm sure many of you, like me, have tried this program and failed to hold to the schedule, mainly due to lack of interest, but I figure that if Facepunch does this as a communal effort, we may just be able to make it through the entire program.
[b]The Initial Test[/b]
The initial test gauges your strength based on age and the number of pushups you're able to complete in one set. Here's a copy of the chart from the website:
[img]http://i53.tinypic.com/28irlfp.png[/img]
..and the description of it..
[quote=100 Pushups]To perform the test, simply execute as many good-form push ups as you can. Don't cut corners and please don't cheat - the last thing you want to do is end up in the wrong level of the training program! The results may be humbling, but trust me, honesty is the best policy if you want to maximize your strength gains!
Once you've collapsed in a sweaty heap on the floor and your arms have stopped trembling from the exertion, make a note (mental or otherwise) of how many, or how few, push ups you were able to perform. As an example, the first time I performed the test, I managed to eek out just 19 consecutive good-form push ups.
Before starting Week 1, I recommend taking a couple of days to familiarize yourself with the program and recover from the exertion of the initial test. You'll be required to work out three times per week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday worked well for me.
Don't forget how many push ups you performed in the test and if you're still keen to improve your strength and fitness, read on to learn more about the program.
* If you're concerned about your Rank in the extreme left column; there's really no need. The scale of 1 to 7 is purely an indicator of current fitness, and can be used as a comparison tool between yourself, friends, family & co-workers.
Most people tend to fall into Rank 2 or 3 which is a great starting point for the plan. If you're ranked 1, you may need to consider one of the alternative push ups on the "What is a push up?" page. If you're ranked 6 or 7, maybe you need a tougher plan?![/quote]
Week 1 will start on Monday, Janurary 17th. We will stick to the schedule recommended by the site and do Day 1 on Monday, Day 2 on Wednesday, and Day 3 on Friday. This post will be updated accordingly to keep up with the program.
[b]Week 1[/b]
For the < 20 crowd:
[url]http://www.hundredpushups.com/week1.html[/url]
For the > 20 crowd:
[url]http://www.hundredpushups.com/week3.html[/url]
Successfully completed the minimum amount in Week 3, Column 3, for Day 1.
Anybody else feeling good? =D
[b]If you'd like to participate in Facepunch's 100 Pushups Adventure, perform the initial test and post below, feel free to share your initial value, but this thread isn't meant for circlejerking.[/b]
[b]Current Participants:[/b]
1. Downsider
2. Edgar Allen Poe
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[b]Join the Facepunch group to keep up with the schedule, reminders, etc.[/b]
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I've actually done it before. I'll do the program again for Facepunch.
[QUOTE=Edgar Allan Poe;27447862]I've actually done it before. I'll do the program again for Facepunch.[/QUOTE]
Well done, and I'll take that as a formal signing up, by the way. :)
I'll join, I can already do like 70 at once, so all I have to do is increase it by 30
I'm up for it, I think it'll be good.
Yeah, I'll do it.
Put me in.
You should link the site in OP. [url]http://hundredpushups.com/[/url]
I'll do it.
[QUOTE=not_Morph53;27447915]You should link the site in OP. [url]http://hundredpushups.com/[/url][/QUOTE]
Ouch, no clue how I forgot about the link.. Thanks!
I will do it.
[QUOTE=Downsider;27447837]The scale of 1 to 7 is purely an indicator of current fitness, and can be used as a comparison tool between yourself, friends, family & co-workers.[/QUOTE]
so you can laugh at the guy sitting next to you
I used to do like 50 each day, then I got lazy, now I can only do like 30 at a time.
I'll possibly do this.
All of facepunch is probably in the 40-55 age section, right?
I've been thinking of gaining more strength in my arms latley. Count me in.
This'd help me out in Raiders.
Also there's the x number of situps and x number of pull up sites as well, might wanna check those out, they're very similar to this but with the aforementioned movements
[QUOTE=Im-Bored;27448001]All of facepunch is probably in the 40-55 age section, right?[/QUOTE]
I would say 10-12.
Sign me up.
I've done the initial test and managed to do 30 push-ups, which is okay since I'm a lazy person overall.
I'm in
Pfft, Most FPers can't even stand.
Ok did the initial and got around 70. Shame my arms are about to fall off from working my arms at my gym 10 minutes before this.
IN THREE DAYS I WILL BE RECOVERED AND I WILL SUCCEED WITH A FULL 100.
PS. If u want 2 get strong I suggest you get some used dumbbells and work the shit out of those, than just building arm endurance via pussy push ups.
I accept the Challange, I start today (The 15th).
15
been doing this for a while, started being able to do like 10 before collapsing in a pile of failure. now i can do like 30.
Might as well give it a try, already about half way there already on the initial test.
I bet none of the FP furries could do this.
Majority of furries are overweight and extremely out of shape.
Edit: same for scalies
watch out dragon
I will try.
[QUOTE=Leaf Runner;27448332]I bet none of the FP furries could do this.
Majority of furries are overweight and extremely out of shape.[/QUOTE]
Way to bring something totally irrelevant into this. Good going.
[editline]15th January 2011[/editline]
God damn
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