You can reach your goal if you are dedicated. Eat well, stay committed, and make sure to rest and recover.
Logan said:
You can reach your goal if you are dedicated. Eat well, stay committed, and make sure to rest and recover.
Yes, it will take a lot of effort. I will stick with it slowly but surely.
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
My record was 55 push-ups, which is definitely more tiring than my past highest of 11 pull-ups last year.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
I thought 20 clean pull-ups would generally be harder, but I guess it depends on the person.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
I thought 20 clean pull-ups would generally be harder, but I guess it depends on the person.
I’ve got a pull-up record of 22, but only 85 push-ups. Rock climbing is my main sport though, so I weighed less when I got those numbers and I trained pull-ups a lot more than push-ups.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
I thought 20 clean pull-ups would generally be harder, but I guess it depends on the person.
There are different factors when going for high reps. Pull-ups need more strength which fades fast, so you might go from feeling great to not being able to do even one.
High rep push-ups need less strength, making it easier to keep going. So for push-ups, it’s more about endurance and how hard you can push through discomfort. I’ve felt really pumped after high reps of push-ups, while pull-ups tend to wear me out before I hit muscle fatigue.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
I thought 20 clean pull-ups would generally be harder, but I guess it depends on the person.
One is a strength test, the other is all about endurance. You need to train specifically for super high reps to hit 100 push-ups.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
I thought 20 clean pull-ups would generally be harder, but I guess it depends on the person.
It’s usually easier if you lift weights. With calisthenics, it’s about mastering your own body weight. People who do calisthenics are often leaner, while weight lifters are bulkier with more body fat.
Rex said:
100 push-ups will be tough, but good luck to you.
It really depends on your body type and what your form looks like. A while back, I did an Armstrong pull-up program and could do 100 push-ups in a minute, but my max pull-ups were probably 12-14 and I’ve never hit 20 clean pull-ups. Now I don’t do push-ups like that so I don’t know my current max.
I think aiming for 25 dips and 15 pull-ups is a good plan before adding weights. If you can do a max of 6 pull-ups, try doing 8 sets of 3-5 reps with a rest of 3-4 minutes in between. This will help you build volume in your workout and you can add 1 rep every 3 days.
I don’t think you should aim for a specific number like that. Instead, try different variations. I started at 20 push-ups, and now I can hit a max of 40 in one go, but I’m not just trying to push that number; I’ve added decline, deficit, diamond, and archer push-ups into my routine, and I’m feeling great.
If this is your goal, then go for it. But I’d suggest you think about any bigger goals like health, looks, or fitness levels. Being able to do 100 push-ups might not help with those other goals and could cause injuries in your wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Instead of just cranking out reps, focus on building your overall pressing strength, which will help each push-up feel easier. Start with a good warm-up, then do strength work like push-up variations or bench press, then aim for sets at about 70% of your max push-up numbers. If your peak is 55, do sets of about 35. Rest until you feel ready, and then do it again. If you can’t recover, reduce your reps or stop early. If you start feeling tired or unmotivated, that’s your body saying to take it easy.
Honestly, if you train regularly, you can achieve this without too much trouble. Just keep practicing and you could do it in a month.
Palmer said:
Honestly, if you train regularly, you can achieve this without too much trouble. Just keep practicing and you could do it in a month.
Interestingly, there’s actually a book called 7 weeks to 100 push-ups by Steven Speirs.
My suggestion: Don’t push too hard and take a few days off if something feels off or aches.
Staying consistent is key. It’s better to take a week off every now and then when something hurts than to take months off due to a real injury.
Plan for this to take at least a year. You’ll see quick improvement at first, but getting from 70 to 100 push-ups will take much longer. The training volume will be high, so you might be more likely to get hurt. The same goes for pull-ups; progress becomes slower after 12-15.
Be aware that motivation can wane after a few months. Just keep it slow, take breaks as needed, and stay disciplined. Don’t stop completely after a few months of work and fail.
Just keep an eye on rest and recovery to avoid nagging injuries. Doing the less exciting stuff like warming up, stretching, and focusing on good sleep can help keep you injury-free.
@Jin
Well said, thanks for the advice
I’d say sleeping well is tough for me. I used to go to bed at 10 pm but now I’m up around midnight. I’m working on fixing my sleep schedule, putting my phone away and creating a night routine has helped a bit.
Maybe consider switching your goal from push-ups to dips. How about making it 30 dips? 100 reps is quite a lot. That’s my suggestion.
Lake said:
Maybe consider switching your goal from push-ups to dips. How about making it 30 dips? 100 reps is quite a lot. That’s my suggestion.
Absolutely, dips are underrated and definitely a top-tier exercise.
I’ve been working out for 6 years now and can do 31 clean pull-ups, but sadly only 65-70 clean push-ups.