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The Hundred Push Ups Training Program

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The training program at hundredpushups.com caught my attention, and I chose it as a way to reintroduce myself to strength training after a long hiatus.

I took the initial exhaustion test on Saturday. The 6 pushups I managed to eke out were a little disappointing, but not unexpected. I’ve been completely sedentary for months.

The program prescribes one rest day before beginning the program after the test. I was still pretty sore on Monday, so I didn’t start until Tuesday. It really strikes me how noticeably my very sore and short pectoral muscles oppose my attempts at good posture when I walk around. I had read that the forward head, slumped shoulder posture creates — and is perpetuated by — short pectoral muscles and long scapular retractors, and now I have the uncomfortable proof.