What I'm finding out is that I'm starting to develop a solid foundation of strength. Doing push ups consistently is helping build and tone a lot of upper body musculature. While I'm developing those big arms that weight lifters have, I'm starting to feel solid and stable.
And that is one of the not-readily seen benefits of consistent push ups. The most likely reason for this is that push ups work out a lot of your upper body muscles, including your core, all together. The end result is stability and strength. When weight lifting, it's too easy to concentrate on the specific muscle being targeted.
That being said, it definitely takes a lot of consistency. And it helps to have someone else doing them with you for motivation. What better motivation than a wager: on December 21st, a buddy of mine at work and I are going to have a push up contest for the most continuous push ups. The person with the least push ups babysits!! :)
Additional motivation....I love it!
7/27/2007
Intangible benefits of 1000 push ups
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WOW -- can you REALLY do 1000 push ups a day??? I thought I was doing quite well when I hit 24!! LOL...well I say kudo's to you! enjoyed your blog. Best regards!
Thank you! I'm not up to 1000 yet - but I am trying to get there. Congrats on reaching your goal. If you'd like to join in the fun of 1000 push ups (and believe....it's fun), then drop me a comment and I'll add your name to the list! :)
hey i love pushups too. they are the foundation of my training and i have abandoned weight training since doing them with pullups and parallel bar dips. i do about 100/200 everyday but not nearly as much as you. i was curious, is it possible to see a pic of you?i would like to see the effects of so many pushups on your physique
1000 Push-ups is Just alot Of Reps You Could Do That Many But You Won't Build muscule with many reps. 10-15 Is The Best Number Of Reps More Strenght More Muscule And More Endanrunce.
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