10 rounds for time of:
10 medicine ball cleans (M-20 lbs, W-14 lbs)
10 push-press (M-75 lbs, W-45 lbs)
Compare times to November 21, 2009
Push-up Challenge: Day 39 - 39 push-ups
Several of you have mentioned that you are not doing the challenge anymore. Just curious who is still going strong with it? Now that the reps are higher it is becoming less and less convenient to squeeze the push-ups in during the day. Keep at it! Make them part of your day somehow. Some when you first get up, some more when you get home from work, and the rest before bed...or however you want to get them done-but get them done! We're almost half way done the challenge - don't give up.
I am still doing the challenge. My push-ups have totally improved and even my burpees feel better (who knew burpees could feel better?) :)
Posted by: Sarah | 03/11/2010 at 11:42 AM
12:15 - at home again : subbed 20 lb dumbell clean and one armed push-press with 20 lb dumbell (5 each arm each round)
Posted by: Sarah | 03/11/2010 at 12:21 PM
I'm still doing the challenge... although I did miss a few days when my shoulder/neck was out last week and I'm not 100% caught up, but I'm just going to keep going forward from here!!!
Last night as I was doing them I did 20 all in a row, which is up from my original max of 13! Woohoo!
Posted by: Jen | 03/11/2010 at 01:01 PM
that's awesome, Jen! Keep it up!
Posted by: Sarah | 03/11/2010 at 01:08 PM
Hi guys, we are still in on the challenge. I however have to split them up, sometimes by a few minutes and sometimes throughout the day.
Posted by: Trina | 03/11/2010 at 02:08 PM
My very first "as prescribed" WOD :)
I think I did it in 15:44 but I can't remember...
Posted by: Morgan | 03/11/2010 at 07:36 PM
Great job tonight, Morgan! You worked so hard & it was awesome.
Trina - Way to go - Glad you are still in the challenge. :)
Posted by: Sarah | 03/11/2010 at 07:52 PM
12:30 ~ my shldr hates me yet again :( boo
No push ups for me BUT good work EVERYONE!!!! Keep it going!
Posted by: Kerri | 03/11/2010 at 08:13 PM
12:10 w/ 45lbs squat cleans
Thanks Jon!
Posted by: Adam | 03/11/2010 at 09:07 PM
Kerri - just say, "NO!" and rest that shoulder.
You can't say no can you?!
Let me help you with these example questions and answers...
Q: Kerri do you want to do this shoulder WOD?!
Kerri: NO I'm resting my shoulder.
(This is the right answer)
Q: Can you show me some kipping pullups?
Kerri: No, I'm resting my shoulder.
(This is the right answer)
Q: Hey let's see who would finish this WOD faster - hey Kerri are you in?!
Kerri: What? eh?! Freakin' eh! Let's GET ON IT!!!
(This is NOT THE RIGHT ANSWER)
(Sigh...coach says rest but can't win them all).
Posted by: Jon | 03/11/2010 at 09:15 PM
Adam,
You're welcome!!! Nice work and with it scaled up too!
Posted by: Jon | 03/11/2010 at 09:17 PM
I'm still doing the push up challenge!
Posted by: Jon | 03/11/2010 at 09:18 PM
Morgan,
Congrats on the, "As Rx'd" WOD!
It is a huge milestone and you've been working hard for it!
Posted by: Jon | 03/11/2010 at 09:27 PM
LOL.. Kerri you should listen to Jon! Although you did great tonight it's not worth the reinjury!
As Rx'ed - 12:08
You did awesome Morgan.. great job!
Thanks for the motivation Karen!
Posted by: Jen | 03/11/2010 at 10:10 PM
I'm still doing the push up challenge but have had some setbacks, nothing serious,:) there is loootttttts of time to play catch-up still! I keep track in the back of my book. I also report to some facebook friends who have joined me, and at home I do them in sets of 8-15 and keep a running tally on post-its. I really can't quit with all these systems in place.:)
I hope the next challenge is a little easier to get a head start on in case of injury/toothaches/broken rib, etc, maybe a sit-up challenge? or a squat challenge? Lunge to the grocery for milk?
Kerri; Jon has some really great advice! I think it might also be a good idea to tie your hands behind your back!
I still owe you Jon! The WOD never got easier but it didn't get harder, soooo...maybe we can settle on 50 cents?
Posted by: Tracy | 03/11/2010 at 10:16 PM
Tracy - I like your lunge to the grocery store for milk idea... :)
You guys all did great tonight - lots of hard work and effort!
Posted by: Sarah | 03/11/2010 at 10:25 PM
12:43 as Rx'ed...
Great to be at a gym with so much encouragement...just lovin it.
Great WO with you Jen, provides me with inspiration ...
Posted by: Karen | 03/12/2010 at 08:53 AM
still doing the push up challenge - can push out 22-23 at a time. Up from my original start of 12.... but i still hate push-ups :)
Posted by: Shawn | 03/12/2010 at 03:44 PM
Wow, Shawn that's a huge improvement! Good job.
Posted by: Sarah | 03/12/2010 at 05:00 PM
Still doing the Push Up Challenge.
Can't wait to come in for a WOD again. I'll be in this week!
Great post Jon.
Posted by: Mike F | 03/13/2010 at 10:38 PM