The Surprising Benefits of Doing 100s of Push Ups (And Variations)

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    It's time to discuss my favourite exercise: the push up! In this video, I'll explain why push ups are such a fantastic exercise, and why doing high repetitions of them can offer even more benefits.
    I'm also going to present a slightly different perspective on the best way to do push ups. In particular: using a partial range of motion CAN have benefits. That's not to say that you shouldn't also be able to do a controlled push up with full ROM; simply that there are benefits to both approaches.
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  • @jameshanor4345
    @jameshanor4345 Před 3 lety +4191

    “Mom that guy is in our yard again.”

  • @JefffRushton
    @JefffRushton Před 3 lety +1167

    I'm so grateful to be alive during the age of the MuscleNerds

    • @j.pendergrass9805
      @j.pendergrass9805 Před 2 lety +71

      That’s how things used to be in the early 20th century culture, the phrase ‘Renaissance Man’ or ‘Uomo Universale’ were popular.
      Back then a nerd was someone who only did ‘one’ thing well.
      Most had the attitude that if you were ‘educated’ that it meant physically, mentally, emotionally, and you could express it vocally.
      Somehow in the later half of the 20th century came technocratic ideas - (Like she’s the smart one; listen to her, or he’s the strongest; let him build that, or they are creative types; don’t give them boring things to do.)

    • @uelude
      @uelude Před 2 lety +2

      @@j.pendergrass9805 Nice info!
      Is there a documentary or movie showing this particular philosophy? I'm pigeonholing myself as an audio / visual learner

    • @j.pendergrass9805
      @j.pendergrass9805 Před 2 lety +2

      @@uelude If you find something on CZcams tell me.
      All I find is vintage magazines, books, old speeches, and even some advertising from the period.
      Folgers coffee was big on the idea, because they saw college goers as their prime customer.

    • @smeetsnoud1
      @smeetsnoud1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@j.pendergrass9805 I would go further back to the actual Renaissance or even the Ancient Greeks

    • @j.pendergrass9805
      @j.pendergrass9805 Před 2 lety +1

      @@smeetsnoud1 Kinda said that. It’s in the name itself.

  • @richardchambers1124
    @richardchambers1124 Před 3 lety +3106

    Your chest isn’t your best aesthetic asset. It’s your smile 😊

    • @TheBioneer
      @TheBioneer  Před 3 lety +584

      😁 Thank you!

    • @chrell9911
      @chrell9911 Před 3 lety +59

      Well said :)

    • @JhordaneB
      @JhordaneB Před 3 lety +143

      No homo tho

    • @florkiler6242
      @florkiler6242 Před 3 lety +39

      Both, both, both is good

    • @jurekrisch5737
      @jurekrisch5737 Před 3 lety +44

      @@JhordaneB Naaa, nothing wrong with finding that magnificent chest attractive (and the smile, too, of course) ;)

  • @WCEB30
    @WCEB30 Před 3 lety +894

    Most fitness channels: (tons of gloating/bold claims)
    Bioneer: *the physical embodiment of knowledge is power*

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      @rivertimm7728 Před 3 lety +13

      Yes. I fully agree, that’s the reason I subscribed.

    • @taneemmohammad8055
      @taneemmohammad8055 Před 3 lety +5

      Indeed

    • @MrThatguy333
      @MrThatguy333 Před 3 lety +12

      bioneer and jeremy ethier are my favorite two workout channels

    • @brucerawlinsjr.2678
      @brucerawlinsjr.2678 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm done being left out...how y'all make y'all words bold like that ? 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

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  • @weltvonalex
    @weltvonalex Před 3 lety +740

    I started more than a year ago with one push-up a day for a week, and added one each week. Next week I can do 80 , it was one of the best Idea and habit's I have ever started. I had a lot of shoulder issues but almost all are gone

    • @kingbroseph9773
      @kingbroseph9773 Před 3 lety +24

      Shoulder issues probably came from form issues but glad you've corrected them

    • @weltvonalex
      @weltvonalex Před 3 lety +70

      @@kingbroseph9773 yes and no, I had issues them before, IT decks job, no exercise and if, it was too heavy and Yeah never wanted to acknowledge how weak I really was. Now a lot is better, when I do shoulders I focus on the cuffs and I go light. Same with push-ups in the past I tried too many and always got inflammation on my tendons. All gone, never thought I could do this, now I even started to use light weights again and brought a powebag to do some farmer walks. Next thing I want to learn to to pull-ups but first I have to get lighter. Push-ups are awesome go slow and steady

    • @ohtebowah
      @ohtebowah Před 3 lety +22

      @@weltvonalex do banded facepulls to compliment your pushups for the ultimate shoulder health trick. Keep it up

    • @hekkrjs2698
      @hekkrjs2698 Před 3 lety +8

      I need to get there first, mate, great job!
      Do you do any kind of pulling exercises to counter for your pec/front shoulder/triceps training by performing push ups, so these muscles aren’t overdeveloped compared to your back muscles?

    • @lelieutenant7386
      @lelieutenant7386 Před 3 lety

      @kratos ah ah noob, I used to add 10 more pushups every 2 days XD

  • @pjcarrera2251
    @pjcarrera2251 Před 3 lety +674

    I look at it like this, calisthenics helped build some of the most elite warriors in human history, no need to fix what isnt broken. Rep it out

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Před 3 lety +74

      Hell yes, especially high volume calisthenics that comes with mental toughness gains.

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Před 3 lety +22

      @Nikkolo Machiavelli
      This video already explained why high reps push up is effective for hypertrophy and strength. I do agree, that there are a more efficient ways.

    • @AmonsRealm
      @AmonsRealm Před 3 lety +17

      @Nikkolo Machiavelli those guys are all humans they are not gods

    • @htaehxela
      @htaehxela Před 3 lety +2

      @@iliveinsideyourhouse3943 probably not very good at push ups

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Před 3 lety +21

      @Nikkolo Machiavelli
      Actually, yes. I do high reps calisthenics because I would likes to save my money from the gym. Sure the results is slower but who cares, I got awesome gains and non wasted money in the long term.

  • @nishchaysatdeve7641
    @nishchaysatdeve7641 Před 3 lety +693

    7:07 I felt a little offended when he called mitochondria "energy factories of cells" instead of "powerhouse of cells".

  • @shawnjbray
    @shawnjbray Před 3 lety +383

    I did over 100 pushups a day for over a year straight. That fixed my posture, made me much stronger, and even though I was already confident, it made me so much more

    • @kylemacarthur9863
      @kylemacarthur9863 Před 3 lety +28

      One punch man approach!

    • @Eviligniter
      @Eviligniter Před 3 lety +9

      I'm starting to grow bitch tits as I'm getting old, do you guys think the push ups and a better diet will rid me of it? I never had them but with the lockdowns and everything I put in weight like never before...

    • @kuntalbiswas6147
      @kuntalbiswas6147 Před 3 lety +7

      @@Eviligniter Yes.

    • @jameswilkes451
      @jameswilkes451 Před 3 lety +24

      @@Eviligniter Exercise and a better diet will always make you lose unwanted weight. It's establishing the routine that's hard, but once it's there, the rewards are worth it.

    • @terkelalgevind529
      @terkelalgevind529 Před 3 lety +13

      I lost 60kg in 8 months and my big manboobs became gnarly hanging bitchtits. Even now at month 13 of transfotmation with q bygger fokus on Chester i AM battling! Some men is more genetically chall3nged with the fatdeposits, but I AM 37 and I will be darned if that loose chest is not filled out with muacle at my 40s birthday.

  • @crancpiti
    @crancpiti Před 3 lety +955

    honestly the quality of the footage improved a lot. The color grading is phenomenal and the cuts/B-roll etc is top notch!

  • @connor4702
    @connor4702 Před 3 lety +414

    That drill you did at 09:05 has gotta be one of the most impressive feats of fitness I've ever seen. Subscribed!

    • @206remyboyz7
      @206remyboyz7 Před 2 lety +27

      Lol I had to rewind a cpl times to watch that was sum ninja type stuff right there

    • @JacobGrim
      @JacobGrim Před 2 lety +7

      Holy hell

    • @mortalkomment8028
      @mortalkomment8028 Před 2 lety +12

      Holy Buddha and Raiden! What was that!

    • @jaredpatterson1701
      @jaredpatterson1701 Před 2 lety +21

      If I tried that I would've bent myself into a pretzel

    • @bartz4439
      @bartz4439 Před 2 lety

      well, dig deeper

  • @frederickg.6155
    @frederickg.6155 Před 3 lety +104

    We used to do 460 pushups on "muscle failure day" in preparations for the PT test. We did ladders, we did piston pushups, we did close and we did wide. I noticed an overall improvement in total body strength, core and my run times were faster. I forgot the fist pushups, our hands also toughened up and our puches were harder. Pushups are fantastic and can be done anywhere at anytime.

  • @jamesr2936
    @jamesr2936 Před 3 lety +546

    Push-ups for life! And they should never get too easy that you can easily do 50+. There's far too many variations to settle for that! Start doing hand-stand push ups, planche push-ups, vary the angle and speed. It's crazy how a single basic movement possesses nearly infinite potential for growth.

    • @lostsaxon7478
      @lostsaxon7478 Před 3 lety +41

      @@JDirty-w-tha-30 those are reasonable concerns. You strengthen your shoulders and elbows before doing them, or do weighted push ups if you don't want to bother. If you're at a point to try those sorts of push ups, then you've gone a long way already. If it hurts, back off and do something else then try them down the line at a later date.

    • @steverodgers4662
      @steverodgers4662 Před 3 lety +11

      I want to do 100 straight

    • @VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans
      @VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans Před 3 lety +8

      @@JDirty-w-tha-30 Just make your shoulders less crusty.

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 Před 3 lety +3

      You are only strong if you can do 50x of any variation with 15% added bodyweight.

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 Před 3 lety

      @@JDirty-w-tha-30 do flat decline and incline push ups only if shoulders are djanked or knuckle pushups to add R.O.M.

  • @BradYaeger
    @BradYaeger Před 2 lety +42

    After not doing them for about 10 years I started adding them back about 3 weeks ago . My biggest issue was my ego. I'm 57 and prone to shoulder injuries so I swallowed my pride and started by doing them on my knees for the first week , then slowly added in full ones. Now I'm doing sets of 15 with no injuries so far. I do shorten my movement just a bit because in the past that when I got hurt

  • @xRevTheoryx
    @xRevTheoryx Před 3 lety +120

    I love minimalist trainings with simple bodyweight exercises. Sometimes I just go out in a nice wooded area and just do push ups adding as many variations as possible

    • @MrCmon113
      @MrCmon113 Před 2 lety +2

      >minimalist trainings
      >as many variations as possible

    • @undisputedchamp4317
      @undisputedchamp4317 Před 2 lety +10

      @@MrCmon113 slight variations and tweaks of simple exercises is less convoluted than most gym splits

  • @GameTimeWhy
    @GameTimeWhy Před 3 lety +99

    You are my favourite inspirational workout dude. I love how everything you do is geared toward real life and you also look like a real person and not a gear junky like pretty much every other fitness influencer.

  • @SweetOdinsRavens
    @SweetOdinsRavens Před 3 lety +52

    13:40 It's almost a guarantee there'll be a lizard crawl in a bioneer video, and I love it.

    •  Před 3 lety +2

      And mentions of the great Gamma.

  • @shandydasquire
    @shandydasquire Před 3 lety +8

    You are genuinely one of the most helpful youtubers I’ve had the pleasure of viewing. I greatly appreciate your videos and find your advice to be a great aid

  • @solomonstello
    @solomonstello Před 3 lety +16

    I remember when I was a Teen a Navy SEAL instructor said the pushup is the best exercise for the chest. I still believe him to this day. The most pushups I've ever done in a day was 170, but it was in a hour and a half. Only did ten reps at a time.

  • @abhishekpatwal8576
    @abhishekpatwal8576 Před 3 lety +2

    The amount of details and video quality is insane! Loved the video as usual!

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    @lebeaufish3904 Před 3 lety +2

    The quality of the editing and footage in this have improved massively, absolutely loving it

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    @aavernox7441 Před 3 lety +31

    I only not long ago found out about your channel, and gosh, where was I before. Love the videos, keep it going, brother!

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    @UghIHateTheseThings Před 3 lety +3

    It is always, always a wonderful day whenever the bioneer posts.

  • @pukofthewilds9000
    @pukofthewilds9000 Před 3 lety

    You are perhaps one of the most inspiring figures on CZcams. Thank you for all the advice you give to us. I can feel the passion coming off you like a heat wave. God bless everyone here! Thank you, Bioneer!

  • @hooper365
    @hooper365 Před 3 lety +1

    I always leave your videos smarter and more knowledgeable so thankful and humbled for that

  • @HALKVLOGS
    @HALKVLOGS Před 3 lety +485

    Push ups are the MOST SLEPT ON EXERCISE OF ALL TIME! YOU CAN BUILD AN IMPECCABLE CHEST WITH JUST PUSH UP VARIATIONS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Benutzername260
      @Benutzername260 Před 3 lety +130

      'Impeccable' lol good one m8

    • @birdsamora9925
      @birdsamora9925 Před 3 lety +23

      @@12xenn45 subconsciously

    • @antebasic2418
      @antebasic2418 Před 3 lety +11

      *Pull ups but yes, too many people think pushups are only for beginners or for military.

    • @lostsaxon7478
      @lostsaxon7478 Před 3 lety +31

      @@antebasic2418 the fact that the military equation of calisthenics stuff in general is overlooked is odd. Though the military is slow to adopt new things, there's a reason why push ups remain. But I'm sure the gym rats know more than an institution that's been around for thousands of years and literally deals in life and death.

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Před 3 lety +17

      Yep. It's weird how push ups is arguably the most well-known exercise but it's still kinda overlooked in fitness.

  • @zacharya1669
    @zacharya1669 Před 3 lety +13

    I’ve been utilizing push-ups with a resistance band going across my upper back or with a weighted vest on. Both have been great additions to my training!

  • @markd2209
    @markd2209 Před 2 lety

    Why am I only finding your channel now?! This is the sort of training I’ve been looking for, and your personality/delivery is so great! Good on you, and wish you continued success!!

  • @devonpetts1704
    @devonpetts1704 Před 2 lety +2

    You have no idea how valuable your independent, research driven, out of the institution, based approach is bud. You are truly one of a kind in this field. I am close to you in age and I hope you never stop doing what you do(this).
    Smashing job as always🙌

  • @cannibalholocaust3015
    @cannibalholocaust3015 Před 3 lety +6

    This channel is incredible, hats off. We used to get a 60 push up challenge at football training when I was about 14. Was a big deal then, we thought our coach was nuts. Yet dropping a few times during the day and banging out few sets of 20 soon made it possible. My record was around 87. I doubt I’ll get back there but great inspirational info packed vid .

    • @Andythefunkman
      @Andythefunkman Před rokem +1

      You can start doing them and maybe aim for a new personal record. I think you can.

  • @FitLabb
    @FitLabb Před 3 lety +56

    Hands down (no pun intended) one of the best & most comprehensive videos on push-ups! Feel like you took the video quality & color grading to the next level with this one too. Incredibly well done! 💪👍

    • @FitLabb
      @FitLabb Před 3 lety +3

      @Mac _ Thank you very much, that’s very kind of you to say. Comments like these really make my day!

    • @AbduCola
      @AbduCola Před 3 lety +2

      Subbed as well. Great channel

  • @RYXPfan
    @RYXPfan Před 2 lety

    I am new to this channel but your positive attitude is infectious! I appreciate learning about your functional approach to fitness as well.

  • @wittgenstoned
    @wittgenstoned Před 3 lety

    This channel is such a treasure! It's truly inspirational; thank you.

  • @heatheros1512
    @heatheros1512 Před 3 lety +78

    For me I like to do regular push ups also with a resistance band, wrapped around my back and arms. Great way to make push ups harder!

    • @irishcheese9575
      @irishcheese9575 Před 3 lety +12

      Bruce we all know you do push ups with just two fingers

    • @babySeal2575
      @babySeal2575 Před 3 lety +2

      oh come on Bruce... The 2 or 3 finger one armp push ups is harder than that🤣

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 Před 3 lety

      Rings push ups is also an incredible harder push ups variation.

    • @captainobvious8037
      @captainobvious8037 Před 3 lety

      Always consider buying rings as an intermediate calisthenics athlete
      Especially if you enjoy activating all your muscles to stabilize

    • @johnraina4828
      @johnraina4828 Před 3 lety

      You know that when Chuck Norris do pushups he acctually don't move, he just pushes the earth away with his arms

  • @EmmaJackman
    @EmmaJackman Před 3 lety +398

    I wonder if i'm the only woman who watches the Bioneer's awesome videos? Strength training ftw!

  • @raijinoni5164
    @raijinoni5164 Před 3 lety

    great content as always sir. So glad you also pointed out towards the end what truly is necessary and what can be taxing.

  • @Pickle_Panther
    @Pickle_Panther Před rokem +1

    I love your videos dude. For a while I was just training raw strength with weights at my gym. But after an injury and a long recovery/healing break I decided to take a different approach to my physical fitness. I want a functional body more than an aesthetic body. I’ve started running, calisthenics, balancing and mobility exercises, and using a kettle bell with your channel being one of my guides. And it’s been so amazing for my body. I genuinely appreciate how you explain and demonstrate what you’re talking about. Thank you

  • @petrosbarmpounakis6139
    @petrosbarmpounakis6139 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome to see this great channel grow. Here since 10,000 subscribers. Can you make a video about Turkish get up if you incorporate it in your training??

  • @brodiebiology560
    @brodiebiology560 Před 3 lety +13

    Very timely upload, I was studying Myonuclei and Nucleus Overload benefits because I only do calisthenics and gyms are closed here at my country.

    • @t-dawg894
      @t-dawg894 Před 3 lety +2

      Take It as a challenge to yourself to turn the environment around you outside into a gym. Yes, you'll have to buy a few things, such as elastic bands, but it's very, very healthy to exercise outside, preferably with someone. 🙂

  • @aliaub75
    @aliaub75 Před 2 lety

    These videos are so great I just keep coming back and watch them again and again.

  • @justinjbolyard
    @justinjbolyard Před 3 lety

    I love the amount of depth you went into this, thank you!

  • @StreetBoi69uk
    @StreetBoi69uk Před 3 lety +5

    You’ve outdone yourself again Adam, great video as always! Could you do a video at some point with suggestions for exercises on the frontal plane? We see a lot of skater hops but are there progressions? I think you probably have a lot to say about the neurology of that, proprioception, etc. I know you’ve done your personal trainer course but I’m wondering if you think about being a teacher in person at all? What you do on the channel is amazing and I can see you creating your own exercise academy in the future. Thanks for everything you do! Finally, is it likely my local Waterstones or WHSmith would have your book? Or do I have to order it online?

  • @WalksAlone
    @WalksAlone Před 3 lety +8

    Excellent, excellent theme and presentation. One forgets sooooo easily, the benefits of simplicity and its variations. Benchpress is sexy, but the elite military (Britisch even more than American) still rely on exactly these things for physical fitness. If it works for a Royal Marine, US Marine or Army Ranger etc.., it will work for us! 🙏😎

  • @richburnsred
    @richburnsred Před rokem +1

    Some really helpful ideas and bits of information here, feeling really motivated! Thanks ☺️🙌🏼

  • @TheRenan
    @TheRenan Před 3 lety

    The overall quality is insane bro! good job, I love it!

  • @dianerose7631
    @dianerose7631 Před 3 lety +23

    I was in a psych ward it wasn’t that bad for just two weeks and in that time I quickly could do over 50 as a 32 year old frail woman

  • @MajicFreeman
    @MajicFreeman Před 3 lety +5

    7:58 (chef's kiss)
    man what a great shot, great form on a super difficult exercise!!!

  • @donovancatuncan5481
    @donovancatuncan5481 Před 3 lety

    Your new camera is so good. Every blade of grass and texture of wood look so alive. It also helps with the exercises because we see all the nuances of your movement. Thanks for all your hard work. 🙇‍♂️

  • @Lalalalalelo
    @Lalalalalelo Před 2 lety

    I love how comprehensiveness of the information presented, thank you.

  • @raymond9009
    @raymond9009 Před 3 lety +8

    They are also good as an energy boost or something to get you moving and going as you can do them anywhere and don't need to warm up

  • @somethingsimple9603
    @somethingsimple9603 Před 3 lety +6

    I'm 2 weeks away from day 100 of the one punch man challenge. Your channel has improved my technique a lot and has helped keep me 100% injury free. Thanks for the content and I'm excited to see what you research next.

    • @barackafrobama8997
      @barackafrobama8997 Před 3 lety +1

      Been planning on doing the said challenge as well! You're amazing for having to go through that challenge consistently. Hats off

  • @jameswhelan1462
    @jameswhelan1462 Před 3 lety +2

    New to your channel... You've completely opened my eyes to a new training method, so interesting... Everything I do I train between 4-6reps majoratively ... My progress has platued.... But this is 100% another pathway I wanna add to standard strength training... Great work!!!! Keep it up 🤝🤜

  • @timothyharrison8177
    @timothyharrison8177 Před 3 lety +1

    Always great content, I get excited everytime I see a new bioneer video

  • @reieli87
    @reieli87 Před 3 lety +4

    9:04 WTF this amazing routine... never seen anything like this. Your on anther level. Keep up the great content 💪🤙

  • @yotornadoyo
    @yotornadoyo Před 3 lety +63

    People often don't believe me when I say that I got my pecs from doing push ups. From 17-20 years old I alternated between push ups and pull ups doing them every other day and very little other strength training. My pecs and lats are huge compared to everything else even though I've lifted for some years now. Should have used that method for every other muscle group. :-)

    • @relaxandfocus5563
      @relaxandfocus5563 Před 3 lety +7

      You can start using it for other muscle groups now.

    • @uelude
      @uelude Před 2 lety

      @@relaxandfocus5563 How does pushups and pull-ups work for other muscle groups? Like traps, neck or lower back?

    • @XTheSpartanX7
      @XTheSpartanX7 Před rokem +1

      @@uelude pullups don't hit your traps well, however, the inverted rows are perfect.

    • @salj.5459
      @salj.5459 Před rokem

      You did nucleus overload. Look up Team3dAlpha if you want to get huge all around

  • @OliverMichael7
    @OliverMichael7 Před 3 lety +1

    Im so happy for your channel. through my life, I have made alot the training you show, it just prove that you dont need a gym or equipment to get a strong and healthy body

  • @ATeamReilly
    @ATeamReilly Před 3 lety

    Best pushup video on CZcams. Spectacular explanation and details.

  • @Hitesh001100
    @Hitesh001100 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for this! For years I've been doing 100-200 pushups a day. At a point I was doing 300 a day. Through out CZcams I could only see people talking the harm it's doing to the body. For me, it has only worked wonders. And your video cleared my mind of the many doubts I had. Currently I'm doing 250-300 a day with variations. I'm at my best natural body shape yet. Thank you. I'm gonna follow you. You made the most sense to me! 🖤🔥

    • @kotamin6740
      @kotamin6740 Před 10 měsíci

      Do you take rest days or do you do 100-200 every day? Personally when I started working out this year I was doing 50-150 per day, but I changed my routine to work more on other muscle groups & let the pecs rest more. Now I have one major chest day where I do 400 pushups (100 weighted, 100 normal, 100 inclined, 100 declined) and 2 other days where I do 150-200, it gives me more time for other exercises, let my chest recover, and it's noticeably more effective at increasing muscle mass (at least for me)

  • @HasanKhan20
    @HasanKhan20 Před 2 lety +4

    I love the creativity at @6:34, as you are talking about blood vessels, you have edited in a shot of a tree and its branches.. which look like blood vessels.

    • @TheBioneer
      @TheBioneer  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Glad someone caught it 😬

  • @kevinqian8839
    @kevinqian8839 Před 25 dny

    You might have the best fitness channel I've come across..I always return to this content

  • @oddburton
    @oddburton Před 3 lety

    Stumbled upon this video ... One of the best explanations and demonstrations of fitness I've ever seen.

  • @mostmandrake1608
    @mostmandrake1608 Před 3 lety +6

    Man you made me fall in love with working out again, so different so original. You're so underrated man.
    Ps. Give us the aggressive goatee again it reminded me of yuri boyka 😂

  • @nw3877
    @nw3877 Před 3 lety +4

    I've done 50-60 push up ( in 5 min) in first few months as consistent beginner . It was one of the greatest plateaus breaker yet maintaining the Hypertrophy goals.

  • @greymarduk7908
    @greymarduk7908 Před 3 lety

    Grate job, grate video, and fantastic compilation of info !!! Ty, keep up the grate work !!!

  • @jcolby298
    @jcolby298 Před 3 lety

    The production quality of your videos is really great

  • @kaiser5610
    @kaiser5610 Před 3 lety +21

    I startet training 1 Month ago and the first thing I aim for is to max my push-ups record to a 100 . I do them slow and I care about the right form. But doing 100 Push ups is a nice goal.

  • @xartx1168
    @xartx1168 Před 3 lety +67

    Two years ago i couldn't do even 1x lady push up (as I've been my whole life geek gamer), now i do 300x different variation push ups + 150x squats along with other interesting exercises daily. The first month is real struggle, i remember first time i did 20 normal push ups the other day my hands were almost broken 😁

    • @xartx1168
      @xartx1168 Před 3 lety +1

      @kratos yeah, I found channel here on CZcams "Strength Side" which gives many interesting exercises for lower body and the body as a whole, never getting bored. Check it out.

    • @stdavis22
      @stdavis22 Před 3 lety +1

      good for you bro. Check out Wes Watson on youtube, its a mindset and discipline channel that changed my life, youll probably like it

    • @beasthaven1571
      @beasthaven1571 Před 3 lety

      @@xartx1168 ill check it out I wanted to get into work out but sprained my wrist and haven't been able to get started/ I was starting but the sprain came so abruptly that I haven't been able to work my upper body in 2 and a half weeks man.

    • @mitchellavard
      @mitchellavard Před 2 lety

      Should join a gym mate

  • @rob9943
    @rob9943 Před rokem

    What a brilliant video. When I looked up "push-up exercise routine" on the ol' youtube I wasn't expecting to be schooled by such a thoroughly pleasant man in a beautiful meadow. Subscribed!

  • @worldofkyle7227
    @worldofkyle7227 Před 3 lety +1

    My most favorite variation of push-ups are the diamond pushups, declined, staggered, standard, and plyo pushups. This video was very informative and handy to improve my pushups. Keep up the good work and stay fit 💪

  • @DepressionShaman
    @DepressionShaman Před 3 lety +8

    WHY ON EARTH DOES THIS CHANNEL NOT HAVE A MILLION SUBS ALREADY??? One of the most original and fun fitness/wellness channels on CZcams. Big up Bioneer!

  • @troyhackney148
    @troyhackney148 Před rokem +3

    The suggestion of first maxing out reps using one variation and then continue with a easier variation until you reach failure again, then continue to an even easier variation is something I do myself as well and it really helps with building muscle and maximizing gains (in my opinion).

  • @pd2180
    @pd2180 Před 3 lety +2

    This guy is reading minds for real, we where discusing exactly this in other channel, specially gtg push ups using Pavel method, half reps etc

  • @jasonwelsh417
    @jasonwelsh417 Před 3 lety +1

    I have always been a fan of doing what you described at the end - sort of an improv session just doing whatever variation you feel like as you go along. I do the same with sandbag training also, just going between cleans, squats, shouldering, good mornings, carries or whatever I feel like in the moment

  • @DXIII_365
    @DXIII_365 Před 3 lety +15

    Push-ups are a great functional movement that literally anyone (without a disability that enables them from doing so) can do. Great video.

  • @gleaveinjapan
    @gleaveinjapan Před 3 lety +17

    I have done 170 push ups every day for the past three years. Routine, 10 push ups per minute, I sit in the flat footed squat position in between sets. On the 5th set I do 4 finger push ups. After 140 I take a slightly longer rest and do the last 30 in one set - to failure. This is my minimum work out on busy days. I have gained more in the past three years than 10 years of going to the gym once a week.

    • @rahulk2633
      @rahulk2633 Před rokem +5

      If you only went to the gym for one day a week, no wonder you didn't gain as much in 10 years.

    • @Andythefunkman
      @Andythefunkman Před rokem

      What kind of gains were you expecting bro...that is crazy

    • @ZeReichStagg
      @ZeReichStagg Před 8 měsíci

      ​@rahulk2633 if you go to the gym once a week, and push to your absolute maximum limit. Then you will get huge gains in hypertrophy.
      That rest time will put you back up at 100% just to use it ALL in that one day.
      Granted though, I don't think that is what op was doing.

  • @joecoonan3931
    @joecoonan3931 Před 3 lety

    Max respect brother.
    Thanks for the insights.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @fareedbehnawa775
    @fareedbehnawa775 Před rokem

    I don't know if you realize what great motivator you are, Thank you.

  • @bibliomanicpanic
    @bibliomanicpanic Před 3 lety +11

    I haven't done a push up in ages, but I did some recently aren't my push day recently and it destroyed my chest after benching 🔥🔥

    • @hekkrjs2698
      @hekkrjs2698 Před 3 lety

      FitnessFAQs quoted a study about push ups additional to bench press (dunno if normal or plyometrics etc.), which can make your bench benefit from.

  • @DennyLindberg
    @DennyLindberg Před 3 lety +3

    Push ups are amazing! I just got my heavy weight vest and it has a much greater "activation" for me than any barbell or dumbbell exercise. The pump is insane. I can't explain it, it's just awesome.

  • @clark7662
    @clark7662 Před 3 lety +2

    Those plyometric moves are so awesome. I’ve never seen anyone else do that many push-ups while in full cardio mode. It gives me goals.

  • @gabea.5652
    @gabea.5652 Před 3 lety

    Quality content 👌🏼 Thanks! Keep up the good work 👍🏼

  • @corynorell3686
    @corynorell3686 Před 3 lety +6

    If your chest is your best aesthetic asset, your traps are right there with it. Perhaps I missed it, but a video on what you do for your traps would be awesome. Genetics aside, you have to be doing something right in the traps department.

  • @presstek2258
    @presstek2258 Před 3 lety +3

    My favourite pushup variation: weighted ring push-ups (from fitness faqs)
    Scale-able for infinite progress :)

  • @youtubechannel12371
    @youtubechannel12371 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! I can tell you’re a good dude and I really appreciate your content!

  • @lizardking5002
    @lizardking5002 Před 2 lety

    Love the refreshing change to hitting the gym, looks way more fun and way more beneficial for the body's flexibility! Quality bro , keep it coming!

  • @tank2003
    @tank2003 Před 3 lety +8

    Tip from an Exercise physiologist: when doing chest exercises in general, Keep your elbows at about 45 degrees like OP said. Th reason why is because if you perform push ups or bench press with your elbows tucked into your sides, you will aggravate your AC joints (where your clavicles meet the scapula) over time. This poor form is GREAT for activating the pectoralis major, but the elbows being tucked in causes internal rotation of the humerus. After some time, this internal rotation of the humerus causes the AC joint to encounter a ton of torque (rotational energy in opposite directions) and the cartilage in between the scapula and the clavicle gets inflamed

    • @Cannibalizer93
      @Cannibalizer93 Před 3 lety +1

      thank you for sharing your knowledge

    • @tank2003
      @tank2003 Před 3 lety

      @@Cannibalizer93 No problem friend. I am 100% about passing the knowledge on to those who are willing to learn

  • @thegooddoctor5573
    @thegooddoctor5573 Před 3 lety +29

    Minding my muscle connection is particularly helpful during pushups. I imagine that I'm trying to shove my hands through the floor, or that I'm a great bear swiping down onto a human skull. This always helps me to produce a lot of force in my movements.

    • @emojiverse8572
      @emojiverse8572 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rmbrown717 yes sir. Me too. I notice that the pushups are much harder.

  • @scotthenry7470
    @scotthenry7470 Před 2 lety

    Your dedication and knowledge is incredible.

  • @pallabbanerjee7080
    @pallabbanerjee7080 Před 3 lety

    loved this vid! :) Looking forward to that list of pushup video.

  • @victorhernandez1857
    @victorhernandez1857 Před 3 lety +14

    Best push-up variations:
    - Charles Glass push-up
    - Mike Tyson push-up
    - Hindu push-up (Dand)

    • @mammooshere
      @mammooshere Před 3 lety +1

      Mantis push up...another level, similar to Hindu push up but more focus on the tricep. However as someone who's studied southern preying mantis kung fu for 5 years, I've not seen one video/demo of a proper Mantis push up on CZcams...

    • @w0rloko
      @w0rloko Před 3 lety +1

      shout out to Charles Glass, thanks i didn't know he had one as well

  • @Niborino9409
    @Niborino9409 Před 3 lety +6

    My favorite push up variation is Jeff Cavaliere's twisting push up where you turn your pec towards your arm. Activates more of the pec. Ring pushups are fun too.

  • @aliveormedicated
    @aliveormedicated Před 3 lety

    dude. incredible presentation. thank you for all the insight

  • @Wilson-zc4tx
    @Wilson-zc4tx Před rokem

    Great content, love your channel!

  • @josephanthonythechin3202
    @josephanthonythechin3202 Před 3 lety +44

    Can you do a video about mike Tysons workout routine where he would do thousands of squats sit-ups push-ups miles of running and so on

    • @a.s691
      @a.s691 Před 3 lety +3

      I was thinking about it too man. Please make a video on Mike Tyson's Training.

    • @chaytoncoetzee1311
      @chaytoncoetzee1311 Před 3 lety

      Same here

    • @johnnyryall3966
      @johnnyryall3966 Před 3 lety +1

      All those sit ups and neck bridges he did ruined his back

    • @dave4657
      @dave4657 Před 3 lety

      He mentioned Mike Tyson's squat routine during his bane training video

    • @newforestobservatory9322
      @newforestobservatory9322 Před 3 lety +1

      @@johnnyryall3966 Shpinal.

  • @davidcoelho9891
    @davidcoelho9891 Před 3 lety +3

    Mentioning AlphaDestiny 😍 Been loving your content. Great work.

  • @benjaminhawke2080
    @benjaminhawke2080 Před 11 měsíci

    Bioneer indeed. I like the variety. Lifting weights gets boring sometimes. You speak in a way I can understand. I work in a woodshop lifting heavy timbers. Functional strength is important to me. Glad to see a physical book. Ready to purchase asap. Your work lives on. Cheers from Nashville. 63 year old Craftsman.

  • @miller99926
    @miller99926 Před 3 lety +1

    Inspirational and educational. Thank you.

  • @SB-rz8dg
    @SB-rz8dg Před 3 lety +15

    When i started, i was 105 kg and could hardly do 5 pushups.
    1 month later, today i did 100 pushups in the morning and 200 more in the evening (not continuous tho i do sets of 10 pushups).
    I have come a long way but i have a waaay longer way to go.

    • @JukemDrawles87
      @JukemDrawles87 Před 3 lety +1

      How many seconds of rest between sets? 30 maybe? I usually set a timer of 30 minutes and just rep it out

    • @Joao-ur7ey
      @Joao-ur7ey Před 2 lety +3

      How do you guy progress so fast? I'm in my second month of training and from zero pushups, now I can do about 15.
      Do you do it really fast or you do it controlled with full range of motion?

    • @gordonramsdale
      @gordonramsdale Před 2 lety +1

      @@Joao-ur7ey Sounds like you may not be eating enough

    • @Durzo1259
      @Durzo1259 Před 2 lety

      I'm sorry, but you went from barely able to do 5 pushups to doing 300... after 1 month? That's literally impossible, unless you went through a Captain America experiment and they turned you into a super soldier.

  • @TheSuperMerc
    @TheSuperMerc Před 3 lety +13

    I'm a big fan of a slow descent and an explosive ascension. Really builds a good pump. Also, Iron Loo built his foundation of strength on years and years of calisthenics. He eventually focused on weight training more, but the dude is nearly 300lbs and can still hold a planche.

    • @captainobvious8037
      @captainobvious8037 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, it just feels correct, especially with the classic lifting breathing.

    • @Someone-xj3zg
      @Someone-xj3zg Před 3 lety +1

      Anyone know what happened to him after he was arrested? He was in an armed robbery apparently

  • @z3ro5um
    @z3ro5um Před 3 lety

    Very astute. I appreciate the discussion about variation and intensity.

  • @GuYueZhenRen
    @GuYueZhenRen Před 3 lety

    Was a 17 minute fulll of information. I really enjoyed, thanks.