Borbus Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 At one time I could do about 50 but now i'm fat so less than 10 (not that I ever would). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wado Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (edited) I find that very hard to believe the fittest guy I know, a marine seal, can only do 15 one handed. I can do about 500 pushups in a day and i can only do about five per side. 586794918[/snapback] I know an ex-seal who could do far more than me. For an one-handed pushup technique is more important than pure strength, if your technique is even slightly incorrect the pushup becomes very difficult. Physical size is a factor as well, it is much harder for a large man to do a one-handed pushup as opposed to a smaller man. I'm 5' 8" 170 lbs. and seem to be a perfect size for it. I started doing them out of necessity. I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Wado Ryu karate. I seriouly screwed up my left arm sparring a long time ago and started the one-handers so I could keep working out while the arm healed. I couldn't even do one at first but I kept at it. After I healed I kept doing them and eventually started working the left arm that way as well. Edited November 11, 2005 by Wado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Alot. Had a race a few weeks ago with some peeps and managed around 45 in a minute. Very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 More than 40. 45-50 usually, but if it was a bet or testing my power (like someone who posted) i can reach up to 70-75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev0| Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 most of you guys saying more than 40 are such liars. 40 in 2 minutes is the marine standard. You're telling me that all the geeks on neowin aged like 15+ are marine buff dudes ? I dont' think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudworth Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 for my kungfu belt test, i had to do as many pushups i could in 30 sec. i did 54. i think i could have done more too. 586794785[/snapback] Pff, doing them like that is sloppy. People tend to throw their weight when they are going for X number in X time-frame. Do them slowwww, let it burn. That being said, I really shouldn't talk. I havent really done a workout since my teacher had to close the school about 6 months ago. I just tried some push-ups and I only managed 47 medium-speed ones. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phedot Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 2 years ago? 3... Now? 60..In a slow rythm...Just to let it burn... Oh and I can do 20 with closed fists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudworth Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Oh and I can do 20 with closed fists... 586797376[/snapback] Only? I can still do 15 on my fingertips. ...yes, yes I am bragging, I appologize.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wado Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 most of you guys saying more than 40 are such liars. 40 in 2 minutes is the marine standard. You're telling me that all the geeks on neowin aged like 15+ are marine buff dudes ? I dont' think so. 586797282[/snapback] Is that the Marine standard or the Marine minimum standard? ...cause I know women who can better that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLeeM@N Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 50 around everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mntbikeracer1 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I know an ex-seal who could do far more than me. For an one-handed pushup technique is more important than pure strength, if your technique is even slightly incorrect the pushup becomes very difficult. Physical size is a factor as well, it is much harder for a large man to do a one-handed pushup as opposed to a smaller man. I'm 5' 8" 170 lbs. and seem to be a perfect size for it.I started doing them out of necessity. I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Wado Ryu karate. I seriouly screwed up my left arm sparring a long time ago and started the one-handers so I could keep working out while the arm healed. I couldn't even do one at first but I kept at it. After I healed I kept doing them and eventually started working the left arm that way as well. 586797237[/snapback] You must be able to seriously hurt people, that is a crazy amount of one amred push ups. Amazing. You should video tape it so I can put it up on my site as motivation for me and my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummer Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 i can do 25.. then i hurt :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Allen Veteran Posted November 11, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 11, 2005 2 years ago? 3...Now? 60..In a slow rythm...Just to let it burn... Oh and I can do 20 with closed fists... 586797376[/snapback] Closed fist is cake. I could never do finger pushups though. I used to do like 200 a day + 200 situps. Now I just play with myself and pretend it's about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I used to do like 200 a day + 200 situps. Now I just play with myself and pretend it's about the same. 586797448[/snapback] :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokeripa Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 30-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudworth Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (edited) most of you guys saying more than 40 are such liars. 40 in 2 minutes is the marine standard. You're telling me that all the geeks on neowin aged like 15+ are marine buff dudes ? I dont' think so. 586797282[/snapback] I'm 22. 40 pushups in 2 minutes is a piece of cake. I should probably be able to do 50-60+ in that timeframe, but I am out of shape. That must be their minimum. Hell, for the army up here I would only have to be able to do 20 or so to pass the initial physical.. Edited November 11, 2005 by Scudworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smit Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I can only go to about 25. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I can only go to about 25. :( 586797482[/snapback] Nothing wrong with that. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted November 11, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 11, 2005 About 3 before getting bored..... :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.nudd Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 about 25, with my slight overweightness and busted up shoulder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 i can do about 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunamonkey Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 About 1. Then I'm up, and I get on with the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toastyone Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 most of you guys saying more than 40 are such liars. 40 in 2 minutes is the marine standard. You're telling me that all the geeks on neowin aged like 15+ are marine buff dudes ? I dont' think so. 586797282[/snapback] :yes: yes that is what I am saying :p I just got down and did 50 in just over 2 minutes... I could post a video if you want.. :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samriley Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 40 marine standard?! im not convinced about that. 40 in 2 mins really is very easy, i can get to about 45 in about 50 seconds. can only do about 5 more after that but still 40 in 2 mins does seem awfully low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I'm weak < 10 in a row :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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