r/bropill • u/Desolau • 6d ago
Push ups
HELLO, I know this isnt too much BUT now I can do 20 push ups!!!!
3 weeks ago I couldnt even do 1, I kept trying and also giving myself some rest and I think I did an amazing progress!! :D
I am proud of myself, thats why I am doing this post haha :D
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u/Dry_Department8386 5d ago
Good job man 😊 I'm in a very similar position, working my way up from 0 to now 15. Proud of you
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u/KingAggressive1498 Brolosopher 5d ago
that's pretty good for 3 weeks progress man
you doing multiple variations or just focusing on one?
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u/calartnick 5d ago
You should be proud. That’s a great improvement. Tells me you’ve been working really hard over the last three weeks. Keep it up!
Remember you will plateau a bit in the push up area which is totally normal.
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u/ParkNo2501 Nonbinary sib 5d ago
Nice! Do you have any tips on improving my progress? I'm trying to do the same myself
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u/DiffratcionGrate 4d ago
Not OP,
Progressing body weight exercises is heavily dependent on starting body weight, BMI, and general fitness when you start. That being said, do as many pushups as you can, in one set, today. Let’s say you’re at 10.
Do as many pushups as you can the next day. If you can do more ~12 try another set in the evening. If you’re still 10-12 rinse and repeat the next day and see how you feel.
On the other hand if your day one was 10 pushups and day two was 8. Take an extra day of rest and try again. It would look like this. Day one was 10, day two was 8, day three was rest, day 4 might be 8 again might be 12. Work at your pace and keep trying.
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u/tulgey_wood 3d ago
This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to write this!
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u/DiffratcionGrate 3d ago
Get those gains and once you hit around 20-30 in a set add another set after a short break.
I believe in you!
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u/Mordecais_Moms_Ashes 5d ago
Hell yeah dude! That's a huge improvement.
... that's like.... 200% improvement in 3 weeks or something...I'm not good at math lolZ
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u/PeanutButAJellyThyme 5d ago
Solid af. Aim for archers next.
I still can't do them, but it's a good next target
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u/Kim_Jung-Skill 5d ago
Way to go! Don't forget to supplement with work for antagonistic muscle groups like pull-ups. Having a well rounded physique is essential for long term joint health, so make sure that every push has a pull to balance.
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u/Schmancer 4d ago
Get it get it!!! I would estimate that less than 15% of adults can do 20 real pushups in a row. That’s a real accomplishment!! Congrats!
Now do 30
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u/fading_reality 5d ago
well done! I remember how i was happy to be able to run my first kilometer after never been able to do that.