Nearly everyone is looking for a way to be healthier, stronger, or better built. The ‘Hundred Push Up’ program tells you that in 6 weeks you could be doing 100 consecutive push ups. Is this possible? What about safe. First off, I will tell you that in the 4 years I took gym in high school, having to do push ups every day, I still can’t do 100. Not to mention the times I’ve hurt my wrists, neck, back and shoulders. But my body is of the larger variety and I suppose maybe I’m just not meant to do push ups. If it is information you want, it is information you shall get.
According to the program, push ups are one of the most basic exercises. They help strengthen your chest, abs, triceps, shoulders and torso. The program claims that giving it 30 minutes a week for 6 weeks will get you the core strength to do 100 consecutive push ups. They also have a short section on how to properly do push ups to avoid injury.
There are 8 main sections to the program: the initial test, weeks 1-6, and the final test.
Initial Test
This is where you perform as many proper (correct or full) push ups that you can possibly do in a row. Once you are finished, You find your rank using the chart provided on the website. This determines your training plan.
Weeks 1-6
In these sections you find your column, and follow the amount of reps and sets indicated for your training level. The site also informs you that you should rest at least 1 minute in between each set and to take a longer break if needed. Each day in each week has 5 sets, and you are only working out 3 days a week. Again, you’ll have to check out the program to find how many repetitions you should be doing.
Final Test
This is very similar to the initial test, however, according to the program you should be able to do 100 push ups. The program indicates that if you do not yet have the strength or stamina to do all 100 push ups at a time, that you should consider dropping back to weeks 5 or 6. It also suggest focusing on doing a push up at a time, or breaking them into groups of 10.
After reading through the program I definitely have my doubts about improving the number of push ups you can do to 100. However the program does make sense. One contributor on AC even said he improved his push up total to 79. I personally feel that 6 weeks is just not enough time, but they do suggest retrying certain weeks to help strengthen you more. Do I think this is a good program? Yes, I do. I think the idea of the program is great, but I don’t think push ups are the only exercises needed to be healthy and toned. If I were to be serious about things, I would suggest crunches or sit ups and possibly kick boxing to add to the program to round out what muscle groups you strengthen.
The site also has an application for the iPhone. The app is was created by SoftwareX and does a few nifty things. The application tracks the day and week you are on and has a rest timer so that you don’t need to focus on the time while taking your much needed rest between sets. It also adjusts the program to suit your needs and level while also giving you the freedom of doing this program anywhere. Overall I would totally suggest and probably recommend this program but more for your health than your ‘100 push ups’ goal.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2689393/100_push_up_program_exercise_program.html?cat=5
http://hundredpushups.com
