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Pushups as replacement for bench press?
Posted on 8/13/18 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 8/13/18 at 8:12 pm
So when I started my health/fitness journey whatever you call it I had let my muscles deteriorate and had gained so much weight that I didn't even bother trying to do pushups because I didn't think I'd be able to get more than a couple in if even one at all (sad I know)
Anyway it looks like I can comfortably do some albeit not that many but I'd like to get to where I can do a lot. Mainly because if it can save me a trip to planet fatness it would be a convenient work out that I can do anywhere
Is there some sort of linear progression routine that any of you would recommend for using push ups as a primary chest exercise?
Anyway it looks like I can comfortably do some albeit not that many but I'd like to get to where I can do a lot. Mainly because if it can save me a trip to planet fatness it would be a convenient work out that I can do anywhere
Is there some sort of linear progression routine that any of you would recommend for using push ups as a primary chest exercise?
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Posted on 8/13/18 at 8:26 pm to Powerman
There's an app you can download called 100 pushups I think? It's pretty good for what you're looking for.
Posted on 8/13/18 at 8:54 pm to Huey Lewis
I found the website. That looks like it could work for me.
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on 8/13/18 at 9:06 pm to Powerman
I would do both. Read the frequency method in my greyskull thread.
Posted on 8/13/18 at 9:54 pm to Powerman
Maybe just “grease the groove” for pushups? Do submax sets a lot over the course of the day. Works for pull-ups.
Posted on 8/13/18 at 11:23 pm to Powerman
You can also do variations to make them harder. Dive bombers are a favorite. As you get stronger, invest in a set of rings.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 2:13 am to Powerman
Pushups never hurt anyone, but you want get the strength gains that you would with bench. I would do both. Pushups for muscular endurance, bench for strength.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 6:32 am to lsu777
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I would do both. Read the frequency method in my greyskull thread.
I'll dive into it when I'm not so busy
I was thinking I could hit that muscle group twice a week. 1 day push ups the other day bench press and supplemental exercises
I'm mainly trying to find a way to be able to work out when it's not as convenient. Been traveling a lot for work.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 7:17 am to Powerman
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I'm mainly trying to find a way to be able to work out when it's not as convenient. Been traveling a lot for work
Death by Pushups is a good workout to do in a hotel.
Basically do the numbers of pushups for each minute you go.
Minute 1 = 1 pushup
Minute 2 = 2 pushups
Minute 3 = 3 pushups
and so forth till you can't do anymore. Eventually you will get where you can't finish the number of pushups within the minute.
Its a good workout to track progress too.
This post was edited on 8/14/18 at 7:19 am
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:11 am to Salmon
That seems simpler to remember than some convoluted rep scheme
I'll be done in 10 minutes
I'll be done in 10 minutes
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:17 am to Powerman
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I'll be done in 10 minutes
That is still 55 pushups.
And try to add a minute each week.
It's a fun, simple workout.
You can add situps too. Just alternate each minute.
If you really want to kill yourself in your hotel room, do Death by Burpees.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:21 am to Salmon
I need to do this when I watch tv at night since our place does not do bench, ever. The closest we ever get to it is what we are doing today, Med Ball Bench Press- 5 sets of 10 reps AHAP. We do these maybe 3 times a year.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:55 am to Salmon
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Minute 1 = 1 pushup
Minute 2 = 2 pushups
Minute 3 = 3 pushups
Never heard of this. Do you do 1 pushup then rest for 58 seconds in minute one then?
Posted on 8/14/18 at 8:57 am to Buckeye06
Yes
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:04 am to Buckeye06
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Never heard of this. Do you do 1 pushup then rest for 58 seconds in minute one then?
Correct.
But don't worry.
It adds up real quick
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:21 am to Salmon
quote:
Minute 1 = 1 pushup
Minute 2 = 2 pushups
Minute 3 = 3 pushups
and so forth
I need to try this.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:24 am to lsu777
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greyskull thread.
That thread is the H&F board version of the Q thread
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:27 am to Big_Slim
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That thread is the H&F board version of the Q thread
The "simple" 50 page manifesto on how to work out
Posted on 8/14/18 at 9:38 am to Powerman
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The "simple" 50 page manifesto on how to work out
I was under the impression that I could just pick up some heavy stuff for an hour a day and be done with it, but boy was I wrong.
Posted on 8/14/18 at 10:20 am to Big_Slim
I'm sure it works great
I just don't like being told something is simple and being presented with an overwhelming amount of information
If it's simple then it could be stated in a few paragraphs
I just don't like being told something is simple and being presented with an overwhelming amount of information
If it's simple then it could be stated in a few paragraphs
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