100 Consecutive Push-ups

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A few weeks ago, I posted a list of the top ten bodyweight exercises and number five was to perform 100 consecutive push-ups. The push-up is something that has been used in any number of programs from physical education to military conditioning programs. For consistency, the push-up I am describing starts lying face down. Place your hands by your shoulders, keep your torso rigid and press up. Once your arms are fully extended the only points of contact with the ground are your hands and toes. Lower back down and that completes one repetition. Test your max number and then you can start a training program.

I found a six week program to help you complete 100 consecutive push-ups, aptly named onehundredpushups. The program lays out a straight forward progression over the six weeks and is simple to follow. At any time you can repeat a week if necessary, but if you stick with it you will knock down another one of the “top bodyweight exercises”. For those that already can hit a high number of push-ups you should start at week 3.

Let me know how it goes.

Add some spice using the various push-ups in this video from Coach Tara (FYI she is 42 and rocking it!). This is part 1 of 2, and the second series is even more challenging.