Beckerhead "Spartan" Fitness Challenge GAW Round 2 is Live!

Thanks all. This is why I like the hundredpushups workout. In May, my pushup max was only 45 normal pushups. Now I've gotten to the point that I can do that many of those. The program really works. I hope it works as well for you all as it has for my wife and I.
 
TBL said:
MYB: +3 mile run this morning = 9
BSP: +1.5 = 3 - Combination of stiff leg deadlifts (20lbs weight - dont want to kill anything, just get the burn and muscle fatigue) and reverse leg lifts (over a ball)for lower back. I completed my max lunges, rested then did them until my legs turned to jello. Also some planks to work the core on a sit-up off day.
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MYB: +3 = 12
BSP: +1 got my push-ups done today and started my two hundred situp workout. Ran out of time, will have to do more tonight when I get home from work. Will edit later! =4
 
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Qeth said:
6.918 BSP to date.
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Calisthenics and some 36# kettlebell work:

pushups 30
crunches 30
squats 30
jumping jacks 30
butt kicks 30
high knees 30
swings 30
rows 30

3x through, with a 1 minute rest in between.

More kettlebell work with a 54# for the first 2 exercises, and a 36# for the windmill:

snatches 10
rows 16
windmill 10

3x through.

light reps = 720 = 3.6 BSP
medium reps = 108 = 1.08 BSP

4.68 + 6.918 = 11.598 BSP to date.

Hopefully I can join my circuit class this evening. I'll be the dude with the notepad writing down the number of reps as he goes from station to station :o
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
Great job, Qeth! Keeping me motivated. I was feeling lazy today too. Time to go get some reps in.
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Thanks! Missed jits training, so I knew I needed to throw in a bunch of calisthenic movements to be able to rack up some numbers. Twice as hard now, so I have to double time it :eek:
 
TBL said:
MYB: +3 = 12
BSP: +1 got my push-ups done today and started my two hundred situp workout. Ran out of time, will have to do more tonight when I get home from work. Will edit later! =4
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MYB: 12
BSP: +1 re-did my sit-up workout and worked on the one-fifty dips (week 4 day 2) = 5
 
TBL said:
MYB: 12
BSP: +1 re-did my sit-up workout and worked on the one-fifty dips (week 4 day 2) = 5
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MYB: +3 mile run this morning = 15
BSP: +1.5 - week 3 day 2 of the two hundred lunge + jumping jacks in between sets. Then I finished off with some more sit-ups (because my abs weren't as burny this morning lol)

My bum is so stiff and soar from the lunges haha progress!
 
Well, Week 5 Column 2 was an abysmal failure. Finishing out in Column 1... My endurance is suffering right now.
 
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All it takes is time! Keep at it and you'll get there. Are you taking anything to boost your energy? Eating healthy(ish)?
 
Qeth said:
11.598 BSP to date.
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Calisthenics and partner drills during jits. Either 310 or 410, I forgot which 100 I was on, but I'll use 310 for 1.55 BSP.

11.598 + 1.55 = 13.148 BSP to date.
 
Damn, Qeth...that looks like it would re-explode my back.

Finally got a start on week 3 of the 100 push-ups (column 2) after a little too long of a hiatus (not that I'm that old, but....age is catching up with me) due to some aches and pains. On the plus side, I did manage to (barely) complete the max at the end of the set. Didn't think I was going to be able to.
 
Qeth said:
Round 2: MetCon to the tune of 2x Tabata sets, and some heavy work after.

250 light = 1.25 BSP
5 medium = 0.05 BSP
23 heavy = 0.46 BSP
1 very heavy = 0.033 BSP

13.148 + 1.763 = 14.911 BSP to date.
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Never done double snatches-Wintertime I'll do snatches with my 32kg, but no doubles, except for double 24 squats. Imma have to try that.
Do the demonbells tear up your forearms, or are the backs smooth?
 
granitestateofmind said:
Damn, Qeth...that looks like it would re-explode my back.
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The back is used as a stabilizer/ support, but most of the force comes from the hips, glutes, and hammies. I strained my back a few years ago, and so long as I use good technique my back stays safe.

J W Bensinger said:
Never done double snatches-Wintertime I'll do snatches with my 32kg, but no doubles, except for double 24 squats. Imma have to try that.
Do the demonbells tear up your forearms, or are the backs smooth?
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The backs are smooth, so they need to be oriented face out when cleaning or snatching.
 
TBL said:
MYB: +3 mile run this morning = 15
BSP: +1.5 - week 3 day 2 of the two hundred lunge + jumping jacks in between sets. Then I finished off with some more sit-ups (because my abs weren't as burny this morning lol)

My bum is so stiff and soar from the lunges haha progress!
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MYB: 15 - skipped out on the run this morning a. not enough time b. because I wanted another bsp!
BSP: +2 one hundred push up week 5 columb 3 done time to rest up and do my max (maybe saturday) then try week 6. Completed week 1 columb 3 in the two hundred sit-ups but fell short on the max set at the end. one fifty dips week 4 day 2, seems my mind is more motivated then my body. Didn't help losing 2 hours of sleep last night (up once with each of the younger two). = 8.5
 
granitestateofmind said:
Finally got a start on week 3 of the 100 push-ups (column 2) after a little too long of a hiatus (not that I'm that old, but....age is catching up with me) due to some aches and pains. On the plus side, I did manage to (barely) complete the max at the end of the set. Didn't think I was going to be able to.
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listening to your body is not a bad thing brother! if you get hurt that will just slow your progress down even further. Congrats on kicking week 3's ass!

I've been employing some ibuprofen most nights (and just got something else....) to manage the aches and pains. What I try to do before bed every night is spend about 20 min on the floor stretching.

I'm not this good... but its what I try to follow:
[video=youtube;KJaWIBg15n0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJaWIBg15n0[/video]

I've found with some increased flexibility my back / neck is not as bad as it used to be.
 
Also worth mentioning that if you have aches and pains, yoga is pretty amazing. Not just for chicks, although if you happen to like the yoga pants fashion, there ARE advantages to taking a formal class.
 
My biggest problem is time. Was up yesterday at 5:30 (after not enough sleep), got home at 18:45.....stuff to do, it's dark, yadayadayada.....repeat. I was doing yoga after I injured my back, but work and kids and the full catastrophe of life are making for a tough balancing act for ADD me. Not complaining, just.....I'm having a difficult time fitting it all in....and not being a monk.
 
Qeth said:
14.911 BSP to date.
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Kettlebell metcon to get the blood going, followed by some powerlifting and a few chin- and pull-ups.

325 light = 1.625 BSP
25 medium = 0.25 BSP
8 heavy = 0.16 BSP
1 very heavy = 0.033 BSP

14.911 + 2.068 = 16.979 BSP to date.
 
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