The problem with my 50,000s!


When things are going good with my numbers its usually because I have figured out a routine and a way to fit all the required repetitions in my daily schedule. I know when I have to hit a minimum amount of what, to get them all done. There have been several versions of schedules over the last year and a half and it changes with the season. The one thing that has been consistent in my approach was, that I basically married my pushups with my sit ups, meaning one doesn't exist without the other unfortunately. The problem I have now is that I get really really sore in my lower back after doing sit ups and it takes me sometimes several days to get rid of the pain and try again. The lack of sit ups seems to have an immediate effect on my push ups. When I do sit-ups my push-ups get done, well you get the idea.

So I have to figure this out and I was hoping writing about it will reveal some ingenious idea on how to fix this unfortunate connection. 

Well all I can come up with is 1.:" just do your darn push ups!" and 2."ask for some advice on how to best substitute the sit-ups or how to do them properly and safely, because I'm obviously doing something wrong.

So, does anybody have some advice? Meanwhile I'll get all my push ups done today!!!


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  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2024 at 10:28 AM

    Leg raises, bicycle crunches, regular crunches, planks, are all acceptable substitutes for sit-ups. Also, chest presses, flies, etc. are acceptable substitutes for push-ups.

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  2. Bjork2BlogJuly 7, 2024 at 11:49 AM

    I often have to modify and substitute mine due to most being done during my workday. Try to find a substitute that still enables the same muscle groups and helps with your goal. Mine are usually married together as well, but I find I can do the PU’s faster in less time, and also in any area (again usually modified to a wall).

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