[QUOTE="bobaban"]Just an FYI pushups are not a good indicator of strength. I can do over 200+.AL_GREEN
thats because you have no weight on you. pushups is the equivalent to lifting 60% of your weight. That's why I was saying its not a good fitness test. And BTW I do have alot of muscle mass, I couldn't do 200+ if I was a stick.
I do 2 sets of 60-65 6 days a week. Sometimes I throw in a 3rd set of 30-45 depending on how I'm feeling after the first 2. I max out around 70 in a set.
[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]I do two sets of 40-50 each day six days a week. I could probably do 60, maybe a little more in one go.hartsickdiscipl
Our regimens are very similar.
Looks like you outdo me a little though. It's about time I try to increase my per set though (usually I'll do 50 40). Though it's a lot better than when I started a couple months back and could only (barely) do 10 10 at first. :lol:
A handful or less. I tried doing some a few weeks ago and could do about 3 solid pushups and maybe 1 or 2 sloppy ones before totally giving out. My abdomen was sore for about 4 days after that. Yeah, I need to get in shape.
Just an FYI pushups are not a good indicator of strength. I can do over 200+.bobaban
Actually push-ups (done properly) put a load on your core and even your legs, in addition to the workout that your chest, triceps, and shoulders get from them. They are a pretty good indicator of your ability to hold your body in a rigid, straight line from head to toe.. therefore they are a good indicator of real world strength. Sit-ups or another good core exercise are probably even more important though, since they improve core strength and toning, which can help keep your back inline and help your posture.
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