Hey guys, let’s use this thread to post results in, because the other one is too long
Ok, to answer the question about sets, well, the first instruction is this:
[i]Week 1 & 2 Every other day
POSITION #1
Triangle push-ups (you should touch your thumbs to your xiphoid process
(lightly!) when trying to touch your chest to the ground)
5 partials
5 complete
7 partials
7 complete
rest 90 seconds
POSITION #2
Move hands to shoulder length apart (the tips of your fingers should be
aligned with the tops of your sholders)
5 partials
5 complete
7 partials
7 complete
rest 90 seconds
POSITION #3
Move your hands out until, during mid rep, your upper arms will be
perpendicular to your forearms. The hands should remain in the same
position relative to the shoulders (ie move them "out" in a straight
line)
5 partials
5 complete
7 partials
7 complete
[/i]
So on the first day, you’re gonna to this:
POSITION #1: 5 partials, then immediately go to 5 complete, then 7 partials, 7 complete
Then you get to rest 90 seconds
Then after 90 seconds immediately start
POSITION #2: 5 partials, then immediately go to 5 complete, then 7 partials, 7 complete
Then you get to rest 90 seconds
Then after 90 seconds immediately start
POSITION #3: 5 partials, then immediately go to 5 complete, then 7 partials, 7 complete
Then you’re done for that day!
So for each “on” day of the first two weeks, you’re doing a total of 36 partials, and 36 complete daily.
I failed the last set again. I had to do the last 5 on my knees. I had just eaten a large meal and drank a glas of brandy. That might have effected.
I’m going to army tomorrow. We’ll have some hardcore training the first 2 months. I’m not sure how I can keep up with the program, because I will be burned out. But we’ll see. I hope I can do it.
This means I won’t be posting much here during the next 6-12months. Have fun and watch out for trolls =)
Just FYI, I started the program, too. Should do me good, I’ve been working on coming up with something to increase my upper body musculature and strenght. So, thanks for the info!
I had difficulties doing the entire first day set, yeah, but I went through it, although the last reps were maybe a bit iffy in places.
I’m almost there with being able to do a decent set for a week 1 day. I’ve been doing lots of partials and using the arms of my chair to push up on, lifting out of my seat and lowering down again but not quite touching.
I will try the loud music - it sounds like a good idea.
The powers of Kung Fu never fail!
– Hong Kong Phooey
SevenStar, you can skip it if you want. If it is really easy, I might only do 1 week and not both weeks. This is just because your body will be more accustomed to doing diamond pushups, which will help during the “position 1 to failure” week.
after 3 weeks at week 1 I can finally do 10 regular pushups in a normal position.
This may seem small – but it is my victory.
By next week I should be able to get through the entire week 1 set in normal push up position.
(insert small smattering of applause)
It’s gonna take me 3x as long to get there – but I’ll get there.
cheers,
Dana
“I have been in
sorrow’s kitchen and
licked out all the pots.
Then I have stood on
the peaky mountain
wrapped in rainbows,
with a harp and a
sword in my hands.” -
Zora Neale Hurston
I can complete the first routine with no probs. Gives you a great burn, too. People have been ‘staring at my tits’ cos it’s Summer and its tank top season. start week 3 on Wednesday. This is a great programme…
She offered her honour,
I honoured her offer;
so all through the night,
I was honour and offer!!
