Wednesday 7 July 2010: PU DROP SETS

PUSH-UP DROP SETS


Today we'll be applying a popular weightlifting technique to a bodyweight exercise. The concept is simple: perform a set of hard push-ups, then immediately perform a set of an easier push-up variation, then immediately perform a third set of an even easier version. This workout is tough; do not underestimate it. Keep the reps low, especially early in the session, to avoid burnout.

Complete as many drop sets as possible in twenty minutes.

Advanced:
  • Feet Elevated PU
  • Regular PU
  • Knee PU

Intermediate:

  • Regular PU
  • Knee PU
  • Countertop PU
Basic:
  • Knee PU
  • Countertop PU
  • Countertop PU (move feet closer to the countertop)

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I did 20 one-minute sets with 5 regular PU, 5 knee PU, and 5 countertop PU, followed by a rest of however much time was remaining for that particular minute; the longer I took to do the push ups, the shorter my rest.

Great blog; I get excited to do something different every day.