pushups?

S.O.S · 06-20-2003, 01:22 AM

does anyone know what percentage of your bodywieght you use to do a push up. i know it might be a dumb question but i want to know so that i know kinda how much weight im using when i add weiight on my back.

**Mudge** · 06-20-2003, 01:44 AM

Put yourself on a scale, it will depend on your height.

Its not very much at all nor is it linear. Since the world record is well into the thousands, and even a weakling can do a great deal of pushups, its a waste of time as far as building size or strength is concerned IMO.

S.O.S · 06-20-2003, 06:46 PM

thanks , i only use them to do supersets

perfecto · 06-21-2003, 09:22 AM

but do 1 arm pushups and impress the ladies

haha

guy · 06-23-2003, 02:11 AM

60% of your bodyweight is the ballpark number I've seen a couple places(which i can't remember).
Definitely not useless though. Its an easy way to do something while you're travelling or a good warmup exercise for your shoulders and chest.

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06-20-2003, 01:44 AM	#2
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Put yourself on a scale, it will depend on your height. Its not very much at all nor is it linear. Since the world record is well into the thousands, and even a weakling can do a great deal of pushups, its a waste of time as far as building size or strength is concerned IMO. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

06-21-2003, 09:22 AM	#4
perfecto dirty but nice Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: land down under your mum Posts: 390 Photos: 5	but do 1 arm pushups and impress the ladies haha "a scientist who works out, your like Indiana Jones"..."I AM LIKE INDIANA JONES" "dont hate me cause im beautiful baby, hate me cause your mother thinks so"

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06-20-2003, 06:46 PM	#3
S.O.S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northwest IN, USA Posts: 159	thanks , i only use them to do supersets

06-23-2003, 02:11 AM	#5
guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6	60% of your bodyweight is the ballpark number I've seen a couple places(which i can't remember). Definitely not useless though. Its an easy way to do something while you're travelling or a good warmup exercise for your shoulders and chest.