Read more
Zusatztext "As a symbol of health and wellness! nothing surpasses the simple push-up. The push-up is the ultimate barometer of fitness. It tests the whole body." - The New York Times Informationen zum Autor Steve Speirs is an accomplished marathon runner and trainer and runs the popular website hundredpushups.com. Klappentext It's the world's most recognizable, straight-forward exercise, but most people don't know it's actually a hardcore full-body workout. "7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups" is the ultimate program to train the body to go from just one push-up to 100 consecutive reps in under two months--sculpting muscles in the chest, abs, back, glutes and arms without a single piece of unwieldy equipment. The book starts with detailed instructions on how to perform a proper push-up and how to maximize its benefit, breaking down the strength-building effects muscle by muscle. In addition there are day-by-day and week-by-week exercise plans that outline how to work up to 100 push-ups safely and effectively. The program continues with push-up variations, alternating hand position and stance to effectively target specific muscles rarely developed by the average person. The book also prepares readers for strength training with specific diet and nutrition plans and additional aerobic work. Zusammenfassung "As a symbol of health and wellness! nothing surpasses the simple push-up. It tests the whole body! engaging muscle groups in the arms! chest! abdomen! hips and legs." — The New York Times If you're ready to massively increase your strength! follow the 7-week program in this book and you'll soon be able to complete 100 consecutive push-ups! You'll also transform your fitness! look great and feel even better as you sculpt every muscle from your neck down to your calves. Offering several custom-designed! day-by-day plans! this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to enhance their strength training program. Unleashing the power of the ultimate strength exercise 7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups includes: •Instruction on how to do a perfect push-up •Muscle-by-muscle breakdown of strength-building •Challenging push-up variations ...