Does anyone else want to try this with me? At the end of six weeks I should be able to perform 100 press-ups easily. At the moment, I feel comfortable doing just 30-40. I spotted this in Men’s Health – such a great magazine. I tried the juice fasting from either Men’s Fitness or Men’s Health.
Anyway week one is easy. Perform various sets before trying 13 press-ups. So I must perform 11 press-ups, then 12, then do two sets of 9 press-ups. Obviously rest in between each set, then try the 13. Not sure if it my flat or the laminate floor, but I found it incredibly hard. I’m not sure if this is because I’m still knackered from a four and a half hour bike ride yesterday where I covered almost 50 k on uneven terrain. Still got up Blackstone Edge though. Still got the old fitness.
It is useful to carry out this week one 3-4 times per week to build up the stamina in the biceps/triceps. I always find it easier to perform press-ups on a mat at the gym, or perhaps it the motivation of loads of fit men training around me that makes me want to work hard. I can do the diamond press-ups, but I struggle to do the clap press-up and throw the body off the floor and clap press-ups. I had a dream once that I could do them like Stallone in Rocky. Dreams are so great!
Anyway, weeks two-six get harder, but apparently doing the reps before the required set of press-ups builds arm strength. Mental strength is also required. The body often lets down the mind when pain creeps in – well I suppose it is normal, but if you choose to push through the pain, you can do with mental strength. Good luck! I’ll let you know how I get on.
Funkster