Push-ups on off days ??

**Stinger124** · 07-15-2006, 03:35 PM

Just curious to see how many of you do push-ups on you off days from the gym to get that pump going.

Just curious.. Should I be doing push-ups on the off days, or should it just be an OFF day ?

**Stinger124** · 07-15-2006, 03:39 PM

I do them on my off days because I only get to go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week.

**Pitbull954** · 07-15-2006, 04:58 PM

I do push up on some off days, say I'm about to go to the pool or the lake. LoL gotta look hard! But that's it I don't do them faithfully.

**Stinger124** · 07-15-2006, 04:59 PM

Ok, So far everyone says no except me...

So I have to ask.. How many days a week are you working out, and since I am only working out 3 times a week, is it ok for me to do this, or should I stop to give the muscles that much more time to recover ? Just asking, and learning.. That's all.

Thanks for your help and replies.

**Stinger124** · 07-15-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitbull954

I do push up on some off days, say I'm about to go to the pool or the lake. LoL gotta look hard! But that's it I don't do them faithfully.

I hear ya Pittbull. Just was curious if I was dfoing damage by doing the on off days or since I only workout 3 times a week, would it be ok to do the on off days as well ?

I workout upeer body on Monday and friday, and its broken down into different muscle groups by day. On wednesday, its lag day.

rpen22 · 07-15-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinger124

Ok, So far everyone says no except me...

So I have to ask.. How many days a week are you working out, and since I am only working out 3 times a week, is it ok for me to do this, or should I stop to give the muscles that much more time to recover ? Just asking, and learning.. That's all.

Thanks for your help and replies.

I don't do them on my off days but that's mainly because I lift 5 days a week so I don't have as many off days as you do, but I don't think it could do too much damage for you if you feel like you're recovering properly IMO.

Alexander · 07-15-2006, 05:11 PM

I think they're probably good for recovery and GPP. As long as they're not too intense. If you can do 70 push ups, do 2-3 sets of 40 or so.

**Pitbull954** · 07-15-2006, 05:16 PM

If your doing pushups every day I would say ya your overtraining.

I workout 3-4 days a week and will do pushups maybe once a week maybe a set of 75-100 and thats it.

AHHH I just ate 3 big cookies from Crowler I better do a few extra sit ups also LOL

**Stinger124** · 07-15-2006, 05:25 PM

On my off days, In the morning or after work, or sometimes at work, on my break, I will do like 3 sets of 30 wide stance and 3 sets of 30 close stance. But thats like on tuesday and thursday, and sometimes on saturday and sunday.

Depends if I am gonna be out in the yard or not. lol..

**Stinger124** · 07-16-2006, 07:59 AM

81 views and only 7 votes ???? Come on people.. Don't be afraid to say what your doing... This is good info for some people. Its just a Poll, Even if your in the losing end, its still info. Hell, I am losing right now. Does not matter, But I am learning something from it.. Come on .... VOTE !!!

gotripped · 07-16-2006, 09:18 AM

I believe recovery is overrated on AAS/PHs.
Maybe 1-2 days out of the week at the most. I rest about 1 day out of the week now.

There's not really a point on AAS or PHs.

I do pushups every morning right out of bed.

100.

Markio · 07-16-2006, 04:22 PM

not for me, I will do them if I'm on holiday or away on a training course etc. Bodybuilder Lee Hayward does them every day and he aint little so it can't hurt

wildman536 · 07-17-2006, 02:04 PM

been in the ARMY for about 6 yrs i FU$&#^% HATE PUSHUPS!!

gotripped · 07-18-2006, 07:51 AM

Army uses push ups as a form of torture.

Up, down, Up..............2 minutes later. Down, up!

wildman536 · 07-18-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gotripped

Army uses push ups as a form of torture.

Up, down, Up..............2 minutes later. Down, up!

seems like it, lol,

Gator762 · 08-26-2006, 10:25 AM

Hmm, this thread is kinda old!
I'm no expert, but if you train your chest twice a week, I'd say it's probably overtraining. Recovery is an extremely important component of bodybuilding!

Years ago I was prone to overtraining myself, always thinking more is better. Everyone is different, pay attention to your body and signs of overtraining.

**Beelzebub** · 08-26-2006, 01:32 PM

pushups? no.

dsade · 01-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Some of the best gains I ever made were when I was in the Army, and on top of my night workouts 5 times a week, I would do pushups twice a week.

View Poll Results: Push-ups or No push-ups on your off days from the gym ?
I do push-ups on my off days from the gym.	41	36.94%
I don't do push-ups on my off days.	70	63.06%
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