Why I stopped doing high rep pushups

I used to do a lot of pushups daily! But I eventually went with a more balanced routine. I explain why in this video.

Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.

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[HybridCalisthenics]

I had a different thumbnail where I was doing pushups, but my wife thought this one was funny so I ran with it.

Hope you all are well! Getting back in the swing of regular content.

[dinosilone]

I’m nearly 70, and I started trying to get fit again after several years of inactivity. I’d found that I’d suffered a fair amount of muscle loss, and it took a while to build back some strength. But, as of 2 weeks ago, I was doing between 35 and 50 pushups a day. I’d seen the 100 pushups/day challenges on YouTube, and I decided “Sure, I can do that!”. (You’d think I would have learned by 70 years old, but you’d be wrong…) So, for the last two weeks I’ve been struggling with a shoulder impingement and a bad case of golfer’s elbow, and it’s only in the last few days that I was able to even do 7 good form regular pushups in a row again. I hope to stop having the pain in my shoulder and arm within a month or so, but I sure did have to pay for letting ego win over common sense. Conclusion: I have no idea, other than ego has no place in a fitness regimen, if your aim is to be fit.

[UraPomoymu]

I decided to do a challenge of 100 push-ups every day for a month. It wasn't a problem. But on day 10 I felt pain in my elbow. I stopped my challenge and waited for a full recovery.
I work out for my health, not for the numbers.

[Henry._Jones]

I started watching Hampton because of calisthenics and fitness, but I really benefit from these gems of wisdom and personal reflection.

[maximumjesus]

Back in my late 20's (10 years ago) I did as many push ups as I could 3 times a day. Once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at night before bed. Eventually I got to the point were I was doing 115 push ups at once which was 345 a day. I seemed to hit a plateau and I just couldn't get past 115 no matter how hard I tried. Also, it would take ALL of my energy and I had to push myself to the extreme to hit 115. Once I was done, I would just fall to the ground and my heart would be pounding. I started to dread it when it was time for me to do push ups. I would get butterfies in my stomach when it was push up time. I really really hated doing them after a while. Then I started dating this hot girl. When we started dating she wanted to see me do push ups because she didn't really believe that I could do 115 at once. I did the push ups in front of her and I actually hit 120 for the first time. After that I was like "there! I did it. I impressed a hot girl. I acheived me goal! No more push ups!!" After that I stopped doing push ups every day and focused on other excecises. That's my push up story.

[oldrose]

The doctor example rang true for me. I was always sick as a child, and always had a great medical team to support me. I wanted to be just like them. Since age 4 I'd said: "I'm going to be a doctor". About 15 years later, after starting to work in the field, I realized that I didn't like the structure and issues associated with the U.S. healthcare system, and it led to a real identity crisis. That is, until I let go of that arbitrary goal that I'd held onto for so long, and realized my true love was in physiology and toxicology. Still very relevant to my education, but just simply accepting that who I am can change, and letting go has allowed me to be so much happier, and pursue things I never thought I could. Thank you as always Hampton for the kindness and inspiration!

[xiumiaomei]

I'm disabled and have joint problems and hearing you speak about calisthenics in such a welcoming and friendly and helpful manner is so encouraging! I feel like I can find something that fits me! Thank you for teaching in such kind and inclusive manner! 🥺❤

[joqiii]

I am 76 and still do 50 push-ups every other day or so. I use parallettes. I can also 11 pull-ups ( first set), lap swim, and use light dumbbells. I like to mix things up.
If you can keep moving and stay strong you’ll be vertical longer. 😊

[foxc]

I do 100 when I roll out of bed. I have realised for me it is more about pushing myself to do something hard rather than just a workout thing. It makes me realise I can get out of my comfort zone for the day. Plus I always feel accomplished afterwards

[martinsanhueza]

This information is so useful, describes your channel perfectly. It is not just for the excercise but for life in general. Thank you!

[appuser]

I just do 4 burpies and 40 pressups in to a door frame (as part of a short daily workout). Your videos have helped me to be okay with less in order to not give up and have more pride in where I am at. Theres so much more go be gained once we drop the ego. Thanks for the content :)

[ChadGPT-.]

Hi Hampton... so glad I hung out until the end of this video. There is a very valuable thought project in here. I am 50 and health issues over the past 12 years have really derailed my life. I have managed along the way figure out other things to work with what I had. The past 3 years I have been basically bedridden which has affected every area of my life to the point where lots of things are sort of been exhausted including relationships. The only point of painting this picture is that I literally am now questioning everything more because I have to. Until this moment I think I was feeling like this meant I had no choices. The way you framed things it has helped me see things differently as I am not sure I was actually doing things I wanted to be doing anyway 🤯... crazy how everything can be a blessing in disguise.

I feel blessed that you are in my life and that I have the pleasure of experiencing your unique thought delivery. Thank you for being uniquely you.

[daenchaibpb]

Great video as usual. I'm glad you also applied that mindset to things outside of fitness, helping people realise/become their best/authentic self. You can always split your time between different passions without losing progress, or just change directions completely. For me, it's muay thai (within which I include your teachings), philosophy, writing and guitar, but could apply to anything and anyone. Up until 30 I was on a different path, now I get to do what I love, it's never too late. Keep up the good work, peace.

[BNK]

Well said - whole body workout is the way to go. Always enjoy your content- thanks!

[davestagner]

“Sometimes we’ve been pursuing a goal for so long, that we haven't really questioned if we really want that for quite some time.”

Well said.

[alexandercole]

All you need to do is keep it simple and basic for muscle growth. I do push-ups/ pull-ups/ weighted squats and leg raises for core strength. Also include a cardio workout like jogging. Do not go too fast if you're trying to improve muscle growth. Go nice and slow to feel your workout.

[abdulrafay]

Hey Hampton glad to see you again. Since you were talking about pushups I just wanted to let you know that you are the single biggest reason why I have started working out and I can proudly say that I have begun seeing results after about 2 months into it. I started with wall pushups and now I can do about 7 knee pushups. It may not be much to some people but it feels great to me. Anyways keep continuing to make these awesome videos and I hope you stay healthy and happy.

[sandguyman]

I love the holistic notion that fitness is a part of our lives and can be integrated into a mindset that helps us improve in different dimensions than just on a physical level. You get that kind of mindset across easily in these "rambly" style videos and I find them enjoyable because of it.

On the topic fitness goals, it's easy to neglect how different everyone's journey is, and it's mostly because of the kinds of goals we set, and we should definitely set them to begin with and question them often to avoid getting caught up in them.

Everyone's body, mind and experience is gonna be different, and it's important to embrace that.
I, for example, work out mostly for aesthetics and the sense of self-efficacy that comes with shaping the physical form. Getting to the point where I can admit that without feeling shallow for it took time, but ever since I accepted it, I look and feel better than I ever did, and not just on a physical level.
My fitness mindset bled into the rest of my life and I'm happier because of it. Thank you for the part you've had in this, I probably would never have stuck to it if it wasn't for you showing the world how little it takes to get started, and just how far it can get you.

Tl:dr: you do you fam

[Raydan]

I think I needed to hear this to prevent myself from getting into a rut with a very similar goal. Thanks Hampton, God speaks through you.

[Stuartcat]

Your comments near the end of the video really hit home for me. My parents were the driving factor behind many of my lifelong pursuits. From being a national team athlete for a professional sport, to acquiring my engineering degree, retrospectively I was not doing it for myself, and have found much more personal enjoyment and sense of purpose in life from other pursuits.