7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups: Strengthen and Sculpt Your Arms, Abs, Chest, Back and Glutes by Training to do 100 Consecutive Push-Ups

by Steve Speirs

"As a symbol of health and wellness, nothing surpasses the simple push-up. It tests the whole body, engaging muscle groups in the arms, chest, abdomen, hips and legs." —The New York Times

If you're ready to massively increase your strength, follow the 7-week program in this book and you'll soon be able to complete 100 consecutive push-ups! You'll also transform your fitness, look great and feel even better as you sculpt every muscle from your neck down to your calves.

Offering several custom-designed, day-by-day plans, this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to enhance their strength training program.

Unleashing the power of the ultimate strength exercise 7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups includes:

•Instruction on how to do a perfect push-up
•Muscle-by-muscle breakdown of strength-building
•Challenging push-up variations

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Sports

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lonny Grout · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this a while ago, and had not got a chance to write a review until now. This book is proof that any idiot can write a book, and any idiot often does. By the non-existant standards in this book one should be able to do 1000 push-ups by this author's vague description. Nothing like taking something the army has known for years and trying to make something off of that. You don't need a book, push-ups are free. Just start doing them. Can't do even one? Then do them on your knees until you can do them regular style. There, I saved you the waste of time reading this ridiculous book.

[lunarlibrarian]

A tall order but I'm going to try it!
After all, the marathon training plan I used was a similarly bit-by-bit build-up... and it got me to 26.2! Maybe this will do something similarly insanely cool 😎

[Ерқанат · Rating 2 out of 5]

4th book of 2020, Recently, have started to do push ups on daily basis and came across with this simple handbook for how to do 100 consecutive push ups, according to army standards at my age 75+ consecutive push ups should be done within 2 minutes(120 seconds) and men under 30, 51+ consecutive push ups are considered an excellent, Sum up I will try to do 100 consecutive push ups in 120 seconds.

[intrepideddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book came about from the author's wildly popular website hundredpushups.com. (The full workout is there and totally free.) The book has a lot more information: some simple anatomy, stretching, warming up, alternate ways to do pushups, and various tidbits and trivia on pushups. Mostly irrelevant fluff, but I'm sure some find it interesting.

The full workout is in the book, as it is on the website -- just with a bit more explanation to go along with it.

I have done this workout, and it is fantastic. Actually, I still do this workout. I can now do more pushups than I could when I was in the military 20 years ago.

I cannot recommend this workout enough; whether you follow it via the website or the book, it's definitely worth taking a look at.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

Checked this out of the library - thought it'd be cool to be able to do a bunch of push-ups. Turns out that if you can't even do 1 regular push-up, you need to start with the remedial 4 week plan where you start with wall push-ups, and progress through table, chair, then knee push-ups, before attempting any regular push-ups. Then, there is a 10 week program of regular push-ups for the beginner level. That actually makes it 14 weeks to do 100 push-ups if you're a total weakling like me. I should be very buff by October 3...we'll see how it goes....

[Jeb · Rating 2 out of 5]

> do 5 to 6 sets of 12+ push-ups with one minute rest 3 times per week
> occasionally spread your hands out different distances from one another to emphasize different parts of the body
> occasionally elevate your legs different degrees to emphasize different parts of your body

Now you don't have to go buy this book.

[Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is really pretty simple, just three days a week of set and rest, with two,of five sets being "builders" with more reps. There is a jump from five to,seven sets at one point, and that is harder. The key is doing it. Another author does similar books on pull ups, sit ups, and other exercises. Yes, you could figure this out or get the idea out of an article in Men's Health, but will you?

[Jarmo Larsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book several years ago and have used it regularly in my exercise sessions. It's only the last years the program in the book have given me the abilty to finnish it. It was hard and exhausting, but I never gave up. I've laid it aside for some months, to try again later. Even if you don't manage the push ups program, doing it your first or second time, it's a great starting point for regular exercise, for strenght and building of muscles.

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book to motivate yourself into starting a healthy workout routine.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting program tomorrow. Can't wait!

[Ayibatari Ogounga · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book taught me not to lock my elbows.. Which I've been doing for years

[David B. Hehn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This method works

You will be amazed how following this program will muscle up and firm your arms, shoulders, back and abs. Proves the benefits of bodyweight exercises.

[Anne Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Giving a 3 star because I cannot read the small print in the tables.

[Jamalüdin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book,

I'm having crash at week 5, where set increases and total reps is more that 100,

anyway, I'm determined to finish this course.. And I dont consider myself finish reading it until I finish this programe

You will really notice your strength increases,
muscle at your chest, and noticeably triceps getting bigger,

Recommended for all level, and perfectly suitable for beginners

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I borrowed this from the local library. This book is one of those rare occasions where I will grant it shelf space in my little house and want it for my own. My mom and youngest brother joined me in following the schedule of push-ups, making steady progress before the book had to be returned. Can't wait to get my own copy! To accomplish 100 push-ups had retreated to the realm of dreams. This book is making this goal a reality.

[Melly Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get book if you want to challenge yourself and keep track of where you are and where you want to go. I found that this was something that not only taught me new things and helped me achieve them but also held me accountable for completing the 7 weeks. I will be looking into other books like this from this author to help get me back in shape. Great job Mr. Speirs, coming from a beginner you did an amazing job.

[Beth Lind · Rating 3 out of 5]

We'll see how this goes. I start the program tomorrow. I did the "test" earlier today and I'm in the Intermediate One group -- and I'm happy to not be in the Beginner Group (though Intermediate isn't much better). My score on the "test" said that I was average. :) I guess my goal is to become above average.

[LadyS · Rating 3 out of 5]

From what I read, the program is easy to follow...on paper. The author gives a easy-to-follow push up program. What I liked about this book is that it got straight to the point. Even though I detest push ups, I did a push up challenge before and I was pleased with my results. I plan to start the program and maybe Ill come back and update this review in the next month and a half.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm getting a hell of a lot stronger from this program, although I'm not positive I'll be able to do 100 straight push ups in one week. But I feel a lot stronger, and I look super sexy, so 3 stars is good. Maybe I'll change it to 4 if it works.

[Serge Pierro · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book for building upper body strength by means of a program of Push Ups. I have seen a large increase in my strength, by following the initial program, and have now moved onto the next advanced section. Lots of good information and a program that was well researched.

[Khalid Hashim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I followed the program in this book, and maybe I did something wrong, but I didn't reach the claimed 100 consecutive push ups. I did obtain a more powerful and aesthetic chest, so the pros outweigh the cons.

[Barry K Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm excited

I'm excited to start using this information. The workouts seem simple but challenging. I plan to supplement this workout with some weight training to further develop the traps and delts.

[Tim Pham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book to read and easy to implement. It is unique to repopularize a trend that has been there for ages

[Margot · Rating 3 out of 5]

7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups was a very quick, easy read. The training regime seems very well planned and laid out. And, from the section full of testimonials, it sounds like it really works.

[Pradeep Badatiya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read three of books were super.

[Rohit Raut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let's see where this goes in 7 weeks.

[Jenny Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. It's worth buying.

[Dominus · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Sivakumar Anandan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book, schedules are well defined and motivation quotients are very high.
got to keep up the plan in action !

[Adrienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read but inspired me to keep working on my pushups. Slow and steady.