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Originally Posted by Jims5543
Not trying to be a tough guy, read an interesting article this morning. I have been playing some sports lately but my strength training has been lacking for about 6 months now.
I was able to knock out 42 and I am not going to lie, it was not easy, the last 3 were fire.
https://www.studyfinds.org/men-more-than-40-push-ups-heart-disease/ |
A few years ago I was suffering though 50 at a time, but after the first 50 I was wasted, second and third set attempts were pathetic.
I could probably work my way back up to that number, but it would take several weeks.
Last summer a former US Coast Guard Pararescue told me that in training they would typically do about 25 at a time, planking between sets. Many sets throughout the day, ended up doing about 350 a day, every day. Best that you not think about it and just do it.
When I take to the trails in the woods, I sprint up all the hills and walk the rest. When I come upon a wood bridge over a creek I do 30 push-ups. There are about 10 bridges over three hours, so 300 in one day is not unusual for that once a week event. Top number was 400 in one day, was shooting for 500, just ran out of juice.
I do not do push-ups and weight lifting to failure as some recommend, I find it ruins the rest of the workout.
These days I'm more about keeping proper form and hitting different angles, I could care less about high numbers or high weights.
If you want to be strong - swim.
I look back on the routine and numbers on my chalk and marker board from just a couple of years ago back when I was swimming five days a week and I pale in comparison now. However I am not going for strength or even loss of fat, I am currently working on my form or muscle mass.
NOTE:
Be careful with those resistance bands, they can really get your heart rate going. I overdid it earlier in the week and had to drink some water and take a nap, my heart was doing double time and that isn't so good.
Those bands are great for getting more resistance out of doing push-ups though.
NOTE-2:
Please do not try any push-ups unless you have been doing them regularly.
You can rip up your rotator cuff or put your arm out of it's socket very easily if not warmed up and prepared.
If it's been a while try push-ups against a wall or kitchen counter and build some strength up over time.