[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 2024 pushup challenge is now live! (Page 19 of 41)
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Quoted: Started this day behind the ball, only got 2x30 in before work this morning. Caught up this evening and knocked out 7x30 for a daily total of 270. MTD- 600 YTD- 7005  No time for reps this morning before work and not much free time this evening but I managed to squeeze in 5x30 for a daily total of 150. I’m on pace to break 1K this week, which if I can keep that up will put me well over 4K for March. MTD- 750 YTD- 7155 |
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Quoted: My morning routine got messed up. May have more later... 10x35 over 10 minutes March 6 - 350 Total - 36,215 Added 10x30 and 2x25 over lunch for an extra 350... March 6 Total - 700 Total - 36,565 10x30 over 10 minutes. Feeling drained. I am going to force myself to stop here for the day. March 7 - 300 Total - 36,865 |
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Quoted: Well damn, another one of those work days that wouldn't stop. Got home late an only got in a 3.5 mile walk with 30 air squats every 1/2 mile for a total of 300 reps. I also got in my 500 push ups by noon today. Not enough, but better than sitting on the couch. Keep Grinding You keep some other work mixed in with the push-ups! Walls/Runs are awesome, anyways. |
| I tried donating blood platelets with my left arm after using my right for 2-3 years. I dunno if I didn't hydrate and rest enough, or if the phlebs didn't get the correct angle this time. It happens. I have a lightly bruised knot around the site, so it'll probably be Saturday before I do more pushups. |
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Quoted: Excellent! I’m hoping to get there by the end of March. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/WXZEAZk-635.gif Quoted: Quoted: 5 digit club getting a new member tonight  First set of 65 at 2025. 0:55. 2nd set of 65 at 2033. 0:51. 3rd set, 60 reps at 2040. 0:46. 4th set, 60 reps at 2046. 0:43. 10,000 YTD. Excellent! I’m hoping to get there by the end of March. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/WXZEAZk-635.gif danke |
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Its been a very busy week on my end...a LOT of work and some very long days. Had 200 total yesterday, and only 100 the day before that. Tried to make up for that tonight with 600. A few weeks ago I got to 50 reps in one set for the first time this year. Since March I have been able to consistently do sets of 50. Since late in the day on 3/3, every set I've done (29) has ben 50 reps. Its been interesting. YTD I am sitting at 23,635. I am trying to get to 10k per month now, and will see how long i can do this. |
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Quoted: No time for reps this morning before work and not much free time this evening but I managed to squeeze in 5x30 for a daily total of 150. I’m on pace to break 1K this week, which if I can keep that up will put me well over 4K for March. MTD- 750 YTD- 7155 It’s been a rough week to get in a groove, work has been pulling me 10 directions at once. Regardless I managed to 5x30 in today for a total of 150. MTD- 900 YTD- 7305 |
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Quoted: 10x30 over 10 minutes. Feeling drained. I am going to force myself to stop here for the day. March 7 - 300 Total - 36,865 Different day. I have been having strange burning sensation when I stretch my right arm. My right triceps will randomly burn/hurt. Today's workout was intense, but it did not focus on push-ups. Started the morning by putting on an SCBA (33lbs) and running 10.42 miles in 1:37.56. I figured I was done, but I got motivated. I did a 20 minute EMOM with a 50lb Bulgarian bag for squats and then push-ups. I ended up alternating minutes with 20 squats and 40 push-ups. I am cooked! March 8 - 400 Total - 37,265 |
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Quoted: Different day. I have been having strange burning sensation when I stretch my right arm. My right triceps will randomly burn/hurt. Today's workout was intense, but it did not focus on push-ups. Started the morning by putting on an SCBA (33lbs) and running 10.42 miles in 1:37.56. I figured I was done, but I got motivated. I did a 20 minute EMOM with a 50lb Bulgarian bag for squats and then push-ups. I ended up alternating minutes with 20 squats and 40 push-ups. I am cooked! March 8 - 400 Total - 37,265 You really set the bar man. I feel like I need to toss an extra 15 lbs in the ruck tomorrow when I go for my weekly hike. ...just to feel like I belong here  |
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Quoted: I have no words. You really set the bar man. I feel like I need to toss an extra 15 lbs in the ruck tomorrow when I go for my weekly hike. ...just to feel like I belong here No shit. Here I was thinking I’d be content with my 150 reps today and close out the week over 1K. Key word there being ‘was’. Time for more reps I suppose. I can rest tomorrow.
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Quoted: No shit. Here I was thinking I’d be content with my 150 reps today and close out the week over 1K. Key word there being ‘was’. Time for more reps I suppose. I can rest tomorrow. Pump them out when you can. This thresdhasbeen my main motivation in terms of cardio and push-ups this year! |
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Friday, 500 push ups, 3 miles in the weighted vest with air squats every 1/2 mile and an hour of lifting. I am going to have to skip a day tomorrow, probably just get in the push ups as I have to attend an out of town wedding that will put me on the road all day. Keep Grinding |
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Quoted: It’s been a rough week to get in a groove, work has been pulling me 10 directions at once. Regardless I managed to 5x30 in today for a total of 150. MTD- 900 YTD- 7305 Well, I was planning on coasting into the weekend with 150 reps on the day. But peer pressure got to me and I figured I may as well double that. Went 10x30 for a total of 300 reps today. MTD- 1200 YTD- 7605 You guys are jerks.
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Quoted: Well, I was planning on coasting into the weekend with 150 reps on the day. But peer pressure got to me and I figured I may as well double that. Went 10x30 for a total of 300 reps today. MTD- 1200 YTD- 7605 You guys are jerks. I'm a guitarist. Back in the 80's and 90's I would go see Satriani, Lynch, Petrucci, and so many other ridiculously talented musicians...and I'd be watching them thinking....yeah...I'm just going to sell all my gear...I suck. Then I'd go home and practice 12 hours a day for weeks. Some mornings I wake up so sore and tired and dehydrated that the idea of doing pushups is just unpleasant. And then I do a set, get a pump, feel strong, and do another set, and another. This thread is a perfect example of trying to be better today than I was yesterday, but not competing with others. There are some folks here who are clearly at the top of the fitness mountain....and I'm not going to pretend that I am Arnold in his prime. I'm just going to try to do more today than I did yesterday. I won't finish this year at the top of the pyramid, but I will finish this year way stronger and in far better shape than I started it. 
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Quoted: I'm a guitarist. Back in the 80's and 90's I would go see Satriani, Lynch, Petrucci, and so many other ridiculously talented musicians...and I'd be watching them thinking....yeah...I'm just going to sell all my gear...I suck. Then I'd go home and practice 12 hours a day for weeks. Some mornings I wake up so sore and tired and dehydrated that the idea of doing pushups is just unpleasant. And then I do a set, get a pump, feel strong, and do another set, and another. This thread is a perfect example of trying to be better today than I was yesterday, but not competing with others. There are some folks here who are clearly at the top of the fitness mountain....and I'm not going to pretend that I am Arnold in his prime. I'm just going to try to do more today than I did yesterday. I won't finish this year at the top of the pyramid, but I will finish this year way stronger and in far better shape than I started it. Me too. Attached File Dragging the Breedlove out tonight for a birthday party at a dear friend's house. I still owe 100 pushups for 09MAR2024 so I better get them done before packing up. |
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Quoted: Different day. I have been having strange burning sensation when I stretch my right arm. My right triceps will randomly burn/hurt. Today's workout was intense, but it did not focus on push-ups. Started the morning by putting on an SCBA (33lbs) and running 10.42 miles in 1:37.56. I figured I was done, but I got motivated. I did a 20 minute EMOM with a 50lb Bulgarian bag for squats and then push-ups. I ended up alternating minutes with 20 squats and 40 push-ups. I am cooked! March 8 - 400 Total - 37,265 Lower half is cooked from yesterday. Today, two sessions of 10x30 on either side of BJJ... March 9 - 600 Total - 37,865 Edit: To break 200k for the year, I need to average 550 a day. So...added another 10x30 March 9 Total - 900 2024 Total - 38,165 Edit Again... I went to take the dog out and realized how close I was to 1,000. I added a set of 70 and a set of 50... March 9 Total - 1,020 2024 Total - 38,285 |
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Quoted: Dang guys, everybody stepped it up this week. I owed some from yesterday and the day before, so I end up at: 470 today 1,400 this week 8,100 ytd @macro can I get an add to your scoreboard |
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This morning was a 7 mile hike with a 35 lb pack. I felt strong every step of the way....came home....took a shower.....grabbed lunch..... And then fell asleep for a few hours Kicked my ass much harder than I realized. Been dragging as all day since I woke up. Still haven't done any pushups today...will see how the night goes. I hit the weights after I did my pushups last night....between that and today's hike I'm pretty spent. |
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Quoted: Lower half is cooked from yesterday. Today, two sessions of 10x30 on either side of BJJ... March 9 - 600 Total - 37,865 Edit: To break 200k for the year, I need to average 550 a day. So...added another 10x30 March 9 Total - 900 2024 Total - 38,165 Edit Again... I went to take the dog out and realized how close I was to 1,000. I added a set of 70 and a set of 50... March 9 Total - 1,020 2024 Total - 38,285 Quoted: Quoted: Different day. I have been having strange burning sensation when I stretch my right arm. My right triceps will randomly burn/hurt. Today's workout was intense, but it did not focus on push-ups. Started the morning by putting on an SCBA (33lbs) and running 10.42 miles in 1:37.56. I figured I was done, but I got motivated. I did a 20 minute EMOM with a 50lb Bulgarian bag for squats and then push-ups. I ended up alternating minutes with 20 squats and 40 push-ups. I am cooked! March 8 - 400 Total - 37,265 Lower half is cooked from yesterday. Today, two sessions of 10x30 on either side of BJJ... March 9 - 600 Total - 37,865 Edit: To break 200k for the year, I need to average 550 a day. So...added another 10x30 March 9 Total - 900 2024 Total - 38,165 Edit Again... I went to take the dog out and realized how close I was to 1,000. I added a set of 70 and a set of 50... March 9 Total - 1,020 2024 Total - 38,285 machine |
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Quoted: This morning was a 7 mile hike with a 35 lb pack. I felt strong every step of the way....came home....took a shower.....grabbed lunch..... And then fell asleep for a few hours Kicked my ass much harder than I realized. Been dragging as all day since I woke up. Still haven't done any pushups today...will see how the night goes. I hit the weights after I did my pushups last night....between that and today's hike I'm pretty spent. |
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I just want to wish a hearty good morning to everyone who are documenting their successes in here. Growing in our abilities, our determination to push through physical and mental barriers, and willingness to lay claim to the process which refines how we operate is what this thread is all about. Leaders who encourage well. Performers who say "I emptied the tank." Goal setters who proceeded to find they need to set higher marks. I'm proud of everyone in here. It is us. We're not left standing around asking "if not us then who?"  Rise and Fight - Welcome to the Grind | Military Motivation (Special Forces) |
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Quoted: I just want to wish a hearty good morning to everyone who are documenting their successes in here. Growing in our abilities, our determination to push through physical and mental barriers, and willingness to lay claim to the process which refines how we operate is what this thread is all about. Leaders who encourage well. Performers who say "I emptied the tank." Goal setters who proceeded to find they need to set higher marks. I'm proud of everyone in here. It is us. We're not left standing around asking "if not us then who?"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNHQDydWmoWoke up and did my usual checking of online stuff, including this thread. Read this thread, watched the video, and proceeded to knock out 250 pushups and a bunch of bicep curls while cleaning the kitchen. So far it's been a productive day. Rise and grind 7 days every week.
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Quoted: Lower half is cooked from yesterday. Today, two sessions of 10x30 on either side of BJJ... March 9 - 600 Total - 37,865 Edit: To break 200k for the year, I need to average 550 a day. So...added another 10x30 March 9 Total - 900 2024 Total - 38,165 Edit Again... I went to take the dog out and realized how close I was to 1,000. I added a set of 70 and a set of 50... March 9 Total - 1,020 2024 Total - 38,285 At BJJ yesterday, someone asked if I'd be interested in doing a Savage Race and said they have some that are half-marathon distances. Since I'd done the 10.42 miles on Friday, it.planted a seed. So... I warmed up with my normal 10x30 push-ups, did another run with the SCBA, and finished with another 10x30 push-ups. My last two miles were my slowest ever; however, I never stopped. My first few miles were averaging 8:21 per. My last two miles were around 13:00 per. Hahaha. Total distance - 13.21 miles (half-mara = 13.1) and.my time was 2:23:59. Yikes. Hahaha. My right foot is a giant blister. March 10 Total - 600 2024 Total - 38,865 |
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Quoted: I have nothing more to give today. The ruck hike took my soul for this day. I just did 115 pushups to at least have something on the paper for today. Back at it tomorrow. I've had so many days that I only did push-ups just to avoid putting up a zero. Good work! |
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Quoted: At BJJ yesterday, someone asked if I'd be interested in doing a Savage Race and said they have some that are half-marathon distances. Since I'd done the 10.42 miles on Friday, it.planted a seed. So... I warmed up with my normal 10x30 push-ups, did another run with the SCBA, and finished with another 10x30 push-ups. My last two miles were my slowest ever; however, I never stopped. My first few miles were averaging 8:21 per. My last two miles were around 13:00 per. Hahaha. Total distance - 13.21 miles (half-mara = 13.1) and.my time was 2:23:59. Yikes. Hahaha. My right foot is a giant blister. March 10 Total - 600 2024 Total - 38,865 Running the half in 2:24 is a very good day for most people. You did that having run it the day before, and on the heels of functional workouts and strength training. When I was into distance, the whole 'not stopping' thing was always more important to me than my time...there is something be said for constant motion. Even on my ruck walks now...its all about sustained motion...no stopping for anything...ever. One foot in front of the other, for hours. Its a great feeling and a great accomplishment. Endurance is so overlooked by some many folks who work out. They can do impressive things in a snapshot, but many cant keep their heart rate elevated for hours. To me, the endurance aspect of training is what separates the men from the boys. Life is a long game...sprinting wont win it 
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@CrustyKayak @Jerryjeff @macro @M4ger @HiPower1935 @HighpowerRifleBrony Updated.....  If anyone else wants to be shown on the Leaderboard just chime in confirming that, and post your YTD total. If anyone's numbers are off, just post in this thread with your most up to date YTD total and I will get it updated. If anyone wants off, just say so, or PM me, and I'll make that happen. I honestly love what this thread has become. |
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Quoted: @CrustyKayak @Jerryjeff @macro @M4ger @HiPower1935 @HighpowerRifleBrony Updated..... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/38917/PU_Leaderboard_03-10-24-3155577.jpg If anyone else wants to be shown on the Leaderboard just chime in confirming that, and post your YTD total. If anyone's numbers are off, just post in this thread with your most up to date YTD total and I will get it updated. If anyone wants off, just say so, or PM me, and I'll make that happen. I honestly love what this thread has become.
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Quoted: @CrustyKayak @Jerryjeff @macro @M4ger @HiPower1935 @HighpowerRifleBrony Updated..... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/38917/PU_Leaderboard_03-10-24-3155577.jpg If anyone else wants to be shown on the Leaderboard just chime in confirming that, and post your YTD total. If anyone's numbers are off, just post in this thread with your most up to date YTD total and I will get it updated. If anyone wants off, just say so, or PM me, and I'll make that happen. I honestly love what this thread has become. Go ahead & add me, maybe it'll help with motivation. 5700 was my last update. |
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Quoted: Running the half in 2:24 is a very good day for most people. You did that having run it the day before, and on the heels of functional workouts and strength training. When I was into distance, the whole 'not stopping' thing was always more important to me than my time...there is something be said for constant motion. Even on my ruck walks now...its all about sustained motion...no stopping for anything...ever. One foot in front of the other, for hours. Its a great feeling and a great accomplishment. Endurance is so overlooked by some many folks who work out. They can do impressive things in a snapshot, but many cant keep their heart rate elevated for hours. To me, the endurance aspect of training is what separates the men from the boys. Life is a long game...sprinting wont win it I've been involved with various athletic endeavors my entire life and have never been particularly gifted. I used to do it for the physical advancements and I do enjoy those, but now at 40, I want my mind to be stronger than my body. If I survived the previous steps, why won't I survive the next one? It transcends working out and bleeds into other areas of life. I am in a job to influence others and they notice. It helps everyone. Keep moving. Like you said...constant motion. Over time, who knows where you can end up? I initially started this thread with committing to 26,000 push-ups by the end of the year. Thanks to the members of this thread, I realized so much more is possible. It has motivated the hell out of me. Thank y'all! |
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