3 pullups??? Kathy that's freakin awesome!!! I hit one of those assisted pull-up machines at the Y yesterday and surprised myself that I could do one pull-up with 75 pounds added. That's still pathetic, but in the past I couldn't do them unless I had at least 90 lbs. That pullup challenge is next on my list- gotta get hubby working on that pullup bar!
Nemo, hey thanks for the encouragement Never thought that 3 pullups might be "freakin awesome"!! wow, that makes my day! I have been doing the pull up machine, like you, at LTF...I can do 2 sets of 10 @ 50lbs of added weight, with dips in between. Like to keep those lats strong for the swim I think I will start the pull up challenge after the push ups.
Sheryl, Since I only have boys, if I am remembering right you have a girl or two in the mix, I think they either feel sorry for me or they are trying to beef me up ...though, all kidding aside, they are a great bunch of boys!
Posted By Michele Cellai on 09 Jan 2010 06:59 PM HOLY COW!! I did my test after week 4 and I have made HUGE improvement. I was able to hit 45! This is sooo inspiring.
Awesome Job Michele! Work Works for push-ups as well.
Posted By Michele Cellai on 09 Jan 2010 06:59 PM HOLY COW!! I did my test after week 4 and I have made HUGE improvement. I was able to hit 45! This is sooo inspiring.
This must be a "holy" effort...Michele @ 45 and Nemo @ 40...wonder what Sheryl is going to post??? I had a very busy weekend and not able to tackle Week Four day 3 yet..so, no new numbers to post...tomorrow Great job EN chickas!!!
We are really blasting them out-I got 185 total tonight all on my toes-too I think I am breaking through the wall. The last set was 45 total. I am going to test out next Sunday to see how close. I agree-I think the Holy helps we need a little icon that does push-ups
Posted By Sheryl Leonard-Schneck on 10 Jan 2010 07:17 PM We are really blasting them out-I got 185 total tonight all on my toes-too I think I am breaking through the wall. The last set was 45 total. I am going to test out next Sunday to see how close. I agree-I think the Holy helps we need a little icon that does push-ups
185 all on toes you are the EN chicka push up beast!! Way to pump those out!! Got my week 4 day 3 done....160 knees and toes good luck on your test...gonna be good! oh and the push up icon would come in handy
Sheryl, that's just super amazing!!! I just did 140 for the Week 5, Day 1 total. I do NOT recommend doing your Day 1 workout the day after the test! OW OW OW OW!
Do you folks realize that many of us have now exceeded a total of 1000 push-ups since we started? That's just mind boggling! Way to go gang!
PS- I'm about to get into big trouble. I just tweeted my pushup results from today and through down a challenge to Coach R to match it. :-) He's gonna kick my ass!
AH Nemo- Only if he has been keeping up with the work!
Yeah, when I saw that set change, I was happy about the smaller numbers, but still! I did take an almost 2 minute break before the max last set and it was still a struggle!
Posted By Nemo Brauch on 13 Jan 2010 12:04 PM PS- I'm about to get into big trouble. I just tweeted my pushup results from today and through down a challenge to Coach R to match it. :-) He's gonna kick my ass!
R U nuts!! But, if he hasn't been keeping up maybe you will kick his
My week 5 says 5 sets, where do you and Michele get 8 sets?
Ok, forget I asked about the sets. I don't usually look ahead at days and I see day one week 5 is still 5 sets, then it goes up to 8 after that. Will do day one tomorrow. Day one looks hard help, I am getting afraid of these
Kathy-I am on week 5 and today did 8 sets of push-ups the last set was a 50! I took more than the 45 sec rest, but I did it. I think the day 1 with the higher reps was harder than the more sets fewer reps. I kind of procrastinated all day about cranking them out, but did them before T'ai Chi-got my zen going-good luck-be strong
Kathy- That is exactly what Nemo and I were saying. Then you surprise yourself. Sometimes it takes more rest, but we get there. Good luck! Hang in there with us!
Posted By Michele Cellai on 13 Jan 2010 06:15 PM Kathy- That is exactly what Nemo and I were saying. Then you surprise yourself. Sometimes it takes more rest, but we get there. Good luck! Hang in there with us!
Thanks Michele and Sheryl for the encouraging HANG IN THERE WITH US!! That helped this morning when I was tempted to not do these push ups, but instead I pumped them out!! It is so fun to put the numbers in the spread sheet and feel a sense of YEAH BABY, I JUST DID ALL THOSE!! On to week 5 day 2....actually looks easier. I think I will like the 8 sets of less reps, kind of a nice break in the routine.
Kathy- I thought 8 sets would be tough, but I actually liked them a lot better! It was just that last max set that killed me.
OK- ladies. First, have you noticed it's just us gals left chatting in here? What's up? Second, OMG- did you see Coach R's tweet in response to mine? I gotta beat his 160 tomorrow- I just HAVE to!!!!! I can do it, I know I can if I funnel all your energy with me! Wish me luck!
Posted By Nemo Brauch on 14 Jan 2010 11:55 AM Kathy- I thought 8 sets would be tough, but I actually liked them a lot better! It was just that last max set that killed me.
OK- ladies. First, have you noticed it's just us gals left chatting in here? What's up? Second, OMG- did you see Coach R's tweet in response to mine? I gotta beat his 160 tomorrow- I just HAVE to!!!!! I can do it, I know I can if I funnel all your energy with me! Wish me luck!
I'm still here reading along.
Week 6 brings 9 sets! I agree that I like the more sets with lower reps. It makes the first 8/9ths of the workout more manageable ... but the 9th set is REALLY hard!
Posted By Nemo Brauch on 14 Jan 2010 11:55 AM Kathy- I thought 8 sets would be tough, but I actually liked them a lot better! It was just that last max set that killed me.
OK- ladies. First, have you noticed it's just us gals left chatting in here? What's up? Second, OMG- did you see Coach R's tweet in response to mine? I gotta beat his 160 tomorrow- I just HAVE to!!!!! I can do it, I know I can if I funnel all your energy with me! Wish me luck!
Girl power Nemo!!! YOU CAN DO IT!! YOU HAVE TO DO IT!!....love this mojo, can't wait to hear results
I'm still reading too! Tonight is week 3, day 2 (missed doing it yesterday). Not nearly as much volume as y'all, but it's still challening - especially coupled with the 200 sit-up challnge I'm doing at the same time, and the OS of course!
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Sheryl,
Since I only have boys, if I am remembering right you have a girl or two in the mix, I think they either feel sorry for me or they are trying to beef me up
I did my test after week 4 and I have made HUGE improvement. I was able to hit 45! This is sooo inspiring.
Awesome Job Michele! Work Works for push-ups as well.
How did it go Nemo?
Any one else ready for another test?
Nemo- how did it go?
HOLY CRAP!!! I just did 40 pushups!!!!
we need a little icon that does push-ups
Do you folks realize that many of us have now exceeded a total of 1000 push-ups since we started? That's just mind boggling! Way to go gang!
Yeah, when I saw that set change, I was happy about the smaller numbers, but still! I did take an almost 2 minute break before the max last set and it was still a struggle!
My week 5 says 5 sets, where do you and Michele get 8 sets?
OK- ladies. First, have you noticed it's just us gals left chatting in here? What's up? Second, OMG- did you see Coach R's tweet in response to mine? I gotta beat his 160 tomorrow- I just HAVE to!!!!! I can do it, I know I can if I funnel all your energy with me! Wish me luck!
I'm still here reading along.
Week 6 brings 9 sets! I agree that I like the more sets with lower reps. It makes the first 8/9ths of the workout more manageable ... but the 9th set is REALLY hard!