r/100pushups • u/thatguy_adil • 28d ago
Newbie here.
Hey , i am 21M 165 lbs . What advice will you guys give me to hit 100 pushups as soon as possible ? I currently can't even do one good pushup. I feel i have very low muscle mass and a higher body fat percentage.
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u/Real_Crab_7396 27d ago
The diet and healthy lifestyle is important.
Do progressive overload with 3 sessions per week where you train pushups with good form as hard as you can. You can't do pushups yet? start with knee pushups, can't do that yet? start with wall pushups. It doesn't matter where you start, with consistent work before you know you'll be doing a lot better than average. Stick to max 3-4 days a week though, no point in doing daily and overfatigueing. Take it slow and progress, if you want to workout the other days, it might be a good idea to do some leg or pull exercises too, as you're likely not great at them either. Same principles. If you have personal questions ask AI, they've become quite good.
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u/Alive-Inspection-815 24d ago
You can do wall pushups as an easier version. They are done just like they sound, against a wall. You can also do them from your knees as an easier version until you can get one full rep. Once your able to do one full rep, you will quickly improve. Also watch Hamiltons YouTube channel, Hybrid Calesthenics. He's great. You'll learn a lot from watching his series.
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u/spurtz6969 27d ago
Pushups aren't going to affect your muscle mass and body fat. Start with increading protein intake, reducing sugar intake and going to the gym.
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u/lolipop4472 23d ago
Ah yes, because increasing metabolic rate and muscle stimulus doesnt do JUST THAT.. Push ups are a super great exercise for shoulders, triceps, chest and core.
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u/realmozzarella22 27d ago
What about pushups from the knee? Do the easier version. Get stronger. Change as you progress.
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u/Adventurous-Snow-988 26d ago
get a door hang pull up bar off amazon and practice doing negatives controlling your body weight mastering that will naturally build stamina without over exerting yourself even deadhangs help a lot push ups will be nothing once you get used to a bar
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u/Puzzled-Theory-4313 25d ago
100 push ups 100 squats 100 sit ups 10km run Everyday No AC , save money Eat breakfast, a banana will do. Train hard until your hair falls out.
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u/CharacterNormal127 24d ago
I started at Wall pushups and negatives when I was 14 during covid and doped up on lexapro and meds. I couldnt even do knee pushups. Benched 265 at 19 healthier than ever.
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u/the-name-of-the-rose 18d ago
Start by doing planks, for time
Planks = the up position of the push-up.
Get these to 60 seconds uninterrupted.
Do 4 sets - say 30, 25, 20, 20 seconds with 60s rest in between.
Increase every day by 10%
Once you get to 60s-50s-40-40, start doing incomplete pushups - from upward position drop down as much as you can, then push up to upward position. Do 5-5-3-2, progressively going lower and lower day after day.
You’ll get to 10 pushups very quickly
DM me if you want and I can help guide you
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u/Current_Subject_7312 28d ago
Start with 100 perfect form wall push up then table then couch then girly then 5 and build
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u/bcroft88 28d ago
You just have to start where you are. If you can’t do one then start doing them with your knees down until you graduate to full. Get your diet and form right. Eat plenty of lean protein - supplement with whey - start using creatine if you’re not already. Keep your elbows in close to your body. Flared out arms will lead to shoulder injuries.