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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:35:53 AM EST
[Last Edit: M4ger]
Many of us here in GD have participated in fitness threads and I see a lot of people doing some good work.
I've already begun my journey to 70,000 and the plan is to get them completed before I turn 44. If you want to participate, tell us where you're starting at, and where do you want to go? Feel free to follow along here, or mosey into Self Defense and Fitness. I have roughly 240 days to complete 70,000 pushups. Let's get after it. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:37:19 AM EST
[#1]
Lol, good luck. I have zero desire to do something like that.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:41:22 AM EST
[#2]
I'm 50 and still strong in the gym. I need to do more yoga/bodyweight exercises regularly.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:41:43 AM EST
[#3]
How much does 1 push up weigh? I need to know before I do a ton of them. You know for science.
 . Seriously though Just finished the Zero program from Knees over Toes Guy and got a slant board and a tib bar for Christmas. I want to get back to running on a regular schedule this year as well more light sparring in Kali class.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:43:34 AM EST
[#4]
300 a day? Ugh
I need to work out though |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:45:42 AM EST
[#5]
My last record APFT was in 2020 and all of a sudden I don’t need to do pushups anymore…
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NV, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:07:41 AM EST
[#6]
I maintain a 100 pushup a day 5 days a week. It really doesn't take that much time.
But 300 a day? Damn. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:15:31 AM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By die-tryin: Lol, good luck. I have zero desire to do something like that. You can always do Kadyrov-style pushups. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:20:29 AM EST
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: 300 a day? Ugh I need to work out though I plan on getting back to 2500-3000/wk by July. Last year I had a few weeks where I'd do 800-700-600-500-400. Normal times for those days was 40-45 minutes for the higher rep days, and typically 20-25 minutes for 500 reps. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:23:32 AM EST
[#9]
300 a day?
70,000 / 365 = 192 so round up to 200 per day. But then again 300 ain’t bad. That’s 10 sets of 30. Do a set every 30 mins and you’re good. I already did 3 sets lol. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:24:43 AM EST
[#10]
Wreck your joints
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:26:45 AM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Unpierced: How much does 1 push up weigh? I need to know before I do a ton of them. You know for science. . Seriously though Just finished the Zero program from Knees over Toes Guy and got a slant board and a tib bar for Christmas. I want to get back to running on a regular schedule this year as well more light sparring in Kali class. I'm 180lbs and when I'm at my best, my first sets are usually 100-110 reps. That's going to take me a little while to get back to. But as far as what I'm starting out with tonight, my sets are 50 reps each with my feet elevated in a chair. 5 sets of 50 and I'm done for the day. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:32:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MNRidesHonda: 300 a day? 70,000 / 365 = 192 so round up to 200 per day. But then again 300 ain’t bad. That’s 10 sets of 30. Do a set every 30 mins and you’re good. I already did 3 sets lol. 4 sets of 50 done since midnight 
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:32:04 AM EST
[#13]
Good luck OP.
I want to keep doing push ups and plan to with my current workout routine, but that volume would wreck my 55 year old shoulders. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:34:20 AM EST
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:34:38 AM EST
[#15]
I'm 57 and do 100 every day. But 300 daily? I'd reassess the goal.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:35:46 AM EST
[#16]
This is the year I need to get my ass in shape and make more money.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:35:50 AM EST
[#17]
I'm actually gonna do 10 a day in Jan, 20 a day in Feb and so on until end of year.
I don't know the most I've done but I'd guess 30-40 in one spell. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:36:18 AM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scott_S: Good luck OP. I want to keep doing push ups and plan to with my current workout routine, but that volume would wreck my 55 year old shoulders. Thank you. I know it's possible. 60k done in 2021. 70k done in 2022. 70k this year puts me at 200k over 3 years. After that, I'll probably stick to 50k/yr just to keep myself motivated. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:36:19 AM EST
[#19]
I'm 57 and do 100 every day. But 200 daily? I'd reassess the goal.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:39:53 AM EST
[Last Edit: mousehunter]
[#20]
A couple years ago I started a quest to do 100 a day. I was surprised, it was not difficult. I did it for about 2 weeks till I collapsed on my face. Not sure wtf I pulled or tore - but could not do another pushup for a damn long time.
I was doing groups of 20 when I collapsed. I miss the days when doing sets of 100 was not a problem - but I also miss the days when I could do pull-ups till I got bored. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:40:24 AM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By talan: I'm 57 and do 100 every day. But 300 daily? I'd reassess the goal. well done talan. 300/day is not unreasonable for me. I'm already done with day 1's total since starting this thread tonight. 750 remaining for the week. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:52:42 AM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rippr334: I'm actually gonna do 10 a day in Jan, 20 a day in Feb and so on until end of year. I don't know the most I've done but I'd guess 30-40 in one spell. That seems like a good approach to allow joints/tendons etc adapt and not hurt yourself…especially if you’re not a spring chicken. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:58:15 AM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mousehunter: - but I also miss the days when I could do pull-ups till I got bored. So what was that, like one pull up?
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:33:06 PM EST
[#24]
I'm 57 (will be 58 on Saturday) and I sit at a computer at home to work, so I have my rotating push up handles by me here on the floor by my desk. I will drop and do 20-30 at a time, doing several sets to hit 100-150 and have seen a big change in my chest, shoulders and triceps from it. I try to do that full amount two to three times, and also do wide grip pull ups and underhand chin ups on a doorway bar.
I'm going to make myself do them religiously along with planks and getting back to the exercise bike for my legs, along with the walking on our short but hilly half mile lake road I do when the weather is cooperating. |
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USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:51:22 PM EST
[#25]
My version of a push-up is pushing food up in my mouth repeatedly
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:54:09 PM EST
[#26]
Just got done with a set and saw this thread.
Not doing 70k though. Just my small part. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:59:56 PM EST
[#27]
I've been slacking for about 4 months now, I need to get back in the gym. Now I need to overcome the "holy shit, I'm a weak little bitch" mentality that comes with a hiatus.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:01:27 PM EST
[#28]
I do 100 a day at 55 years old.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:04:19 PM EST
[#29]
You know who else advocates doing a lot of pushups?
Andrew Tate  Andrew Tate on doing 500 Push ups (TEST if your mentally STRONG) |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:04:57 PM EST
[Last Edit: popnfresh]
[#30]
Yes and do them to his count and with his form.
 Push-up PACER TEST (How many reps can you do?)  The 15 Push-Up Challenge (Real strength test!) |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:09:12 PM EST
[#31]
I do 10 sets twice a week and total around 400. Using push up bars on the ground are really helpful to build stabilizing muscles.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:10:19 PM EST
[#32]
125 down.
Set of 20s until the last. 90 seconds rest. Between |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:14:16 PM EST
[#33]
Let's not and say we did.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:18:57 PM EST
[#34]
I would think once you pass 100 push ups a day, doing drop sets would be far more beneficial for building strength.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:33:10 PM EST
[#35]
I would love to do the push up challenge but... I have a rotator cuff injury I'm lucky if I can work the computer mouse.
I will do squats instead but not 70k more like 10-30 a day and without extra weight. So I guess just deep knee bends
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:35:09 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX_M1: I would think once you pass 100 push ups a day, doing drop sets would be far more beneficial for building strength. If you can do 20 don't go to 30 if you want to build, add weight more weight and try 20 again, add weight until you can't do 20. Then do your sets and give it a couple days to repeat. Again I assume this a challenge, not for building strength. So have at it. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:12:54 PM EST
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:17:32 PM EST
[#38]
Man just think if you focused all that effort into doing something beneficial like building strength.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:21:00 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thoth8: I would love to do the push up challenge but... I have a rotator cuff injury I'm lucky if I can work the computer mouse. I will do squats instead but not 70k more like 10-30 a day and without extra weight. So I guess just deep knee bends Godspeed your recovery. And FWIW, I hate leg day. Good luck
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:23:33 PM EST
[#40]
I should take tally of how many I’ve done since I’ve been tracking it.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:23:47 PM EST
[#41]
Sounds terrible to be honest Lol
I did start New Years weight loss early this year though and hopefully by June I can hit my goal |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:27:08 PM EST
[Last Edit: M4ger]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: Man just think if you focused all that effort into doing something beneficial like building strength. I did that in my 30s and my endurance is much better at 43 than I was at 33. I weighed 220 and could bench 330. For what reason would that benefit me today? I did 250 last week at 180 bodyweight. I'd rather keep lean now. Ultimately I want to get my bench press to +100 over my bodyweight this year so I'm going to try to add 35lbs to it in 2023. If I am successful, good. If not, I will get close. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:27:34 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: Man just think if you focused all that effort into doing something beneficial like building strength. Just think if you focused your energy into not discouraging other people from exercising. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:28:04 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JimBobJersey: I should take tally of how many I’ve done since I’ve been tracking it. spreadsheet is what I use. I count my caloric intake everyday and at the beginning of 2022 I was 184. I'm 180 today. I'm happy with that. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:29:51 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Sounds terrible to be honest Lol I did start New Years weight loss early this year though and hopefully by June I can hit my goal stay the course and keep getting after it |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:29:56 PM EST
[#46]
I'm in. Pushups and pullups.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:31:46 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: I did that in my 30s and my endurance is much better at 43 than I was at 33. I weighed 220 and could bench 330. For what reason would that benefit me today? I did 250 last week at 180 bodyweight. I'd rather keep lean now. Ultimately I want to get my bench press to +100 over my bodyweight this year so I'm going to try to add 35lbs to it in 2023. If I am successful, good. If not, I will get close. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: Originally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: Man just think if you focused all that effort into doing something beneficial like building strength. I did that in my 30s and my endurance is much better at 43 than I was at 33. I weighed 220 and could bench 330. For what reason would that benefit me today? I did 250 last week at 180 bodyweight. I'd rather keep lean now. Ultimately I want to get my bench press to +100 over my bodyweight this year so I'm going to try to add 35lbs to it in 2023. If I am successful, good. If not, I will get close. Sounds like you got it figured out then. Always good to not be a fatty. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:34:09 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1Andy2: Just think if you focused your energy into not discouraging other people from exercising. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1Andy2: Originally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: Man just think if you focused all that effort into doing something beneficial like building strength. Just think if you focused your energy into not discouraging other people from exercising. You misunderstood, I always advocate for exercise. Just seems like a lot of energy expelled for little benefit. But op posted he's already in a healthy state. So that's good. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:43:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: flippflopped]
[#49]
Push ups are gross. Can I do icecream sandwiches instead?
Seriously, I used to do a lot. I could plank, push, plank, push, go down into a push up and crawl, plank, push, and so on. I used to crawl under houses, in push up form, as fast as I could go. Then RMSF ruined me. Today, one or two push ups completely wind me and no matter what I try, I make no progress. If you’re healthy and able, you absolutely should take this challenge! |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:52:21 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raven: Wreck your joints I backed way down on my push ups. I was doing them with the ROTC kids every time the Buckeyes scored and I did something like 460+ that day and I had what felt like tendonitis set in. It took about 2 months to go away. Up until then I was doing 400-500 a week in addition to lifting. |
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