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Day 1, Week 6: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Thomas Powell

First day of week 6 of the hundred pushup program: This was like doing a series of 4 exhaustion tests, minus the mental resolve to push to collapse, followed by one last full out exhaustion test. I think that there … Continue reading →

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Week 5 Exhaustion Test results

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Got to about 40 or 45 pushups before I had to start breaking up the set by pausing at the top. Probably could have squeezed out more than 61, but lacked the resolve. Related Posts Is it a bad sign … Continue reading →

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Day 3, Week 5: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Third day of week 5 of the hundred pushup program: Felt completely like crap to start out with. Set tally, “-”=30-second recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 18-18-16-16-14-14-12-[55], 163 total. Related Posts Streak, Day 5: 2.81 miles in 27’01″ #twit2fit Yesterday was … Continue reading →

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Day 2, Week 5: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Second day of week 5 of the hundred pushup program: Two days late because of baby duties and recovery from the strength training 8/4/08. Set tally, “-”=45-second recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 20-20-18-18-15-15-14-[42], 162 total. Still battling back pain. Walking across … Continue reading →

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Day 1, Week 5: Hundred Pushup Program and Stength Exercises Earlier

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Thomas Powell

First day of week 5 of the hundred pushup program: Recovery period was extended by dog duties. I tried yesterday, but didn’t have the energy to get past the first 40 pushups.1 Set tally, “-”=60-second recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 40-32-30-25-[44], … Continue reading →

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