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[BEAVIS]

coming from weights (5 years ago) im finding it difficult to guage my intensity on pushups. i've been doing 100 atlas pushups per workout but i seem to overdo it and cant even do them every other day. more like every 3 days. i know its all in my head but i can't seem to shake the 'intensity builds immensity' thing. i know to get optimal results body composition and mass wise using high volume pushups i need to do them at least every other day. thoughts? thanks guys

[Andy62]

Try mixing the Atlas Pushups with some fast ,partial, sprint type, push ups on different days.

[John Peterson]

Hey Beavis,

Don't sweat it my friend. There is a natural period of re-adaptation that takes place when transitioning to Enduring Strength. What I recommend that you do is follow Phase I exactly as found in my soon to be released "Hard Times---The Body You Want In The Time You Have". It features a program that allows you to train daily without over taxing the CNS in the least while making extraordinary gains.

---John Peterson

[BEAVIS]

Thanks John. i think im just taking each set too close to failure. 100-200 reps a day might be the right volume for me as my body adjusts. when is your book dedicated to pushups being released? im going to keep at it. thanks

[JoeJustice]

Jack King did them sprinting style, but only twice a week, I believe. I think there's a big difference between doing slow, full range and sprinting, partial range. Alternating between the two might be a worthwhile experiment.

Also, do some other variations like Tiger Stretch, Standard, Superman and even different grips; wide, and close. Make sure you're mixing some other exercises in too.

Are you doing any chinning?

-Joe

[BEAVIS]

hey Joe. I do my pullups on saturday. five sets of as many as I can with about 2 minutes rest between sets. usually I get about 20, 14, 10, 10, 7