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100 pushup challenge

I am a huge advocate for natural body weight training, and there is no exercise better than the push-up.  This movement works so much more than  just your chest.  It’s compound, utilizing muscles from your back, arms, chest, and core.  I like to start everyday out with a quick set of push-ups to get your blood moving and your mindset right (see my AM Workout).  For those of you who are looking to increase your strength quickly and efficiently I recommend trying the 100 push-up challenge.

This site gives a very straight forward way to increase your strength by outlining a plan of increasing reps each day until you reach 100 consecutive push-ups.  There are two main reasons why I like this approach.  The first is because its simple, wake up do your routine and go (takes 10-15 minutes tops).

This routine looks like this and varies every day, details are on the site:

• Set 1: 10
• Set 2: 12
• Set 3: 7
• Set 4: 7
• Set 5: Max Reps (at least 9)

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.  The second reason I like this approach is because it drive results based on goal.  I believe the only way to really get the results you want are by setting achievable goals for yourself, like doing 100 push-ups in a row!  Try this routine, I guarantee you will see results in strength and definition in your chest.

Now go do your push-ups!