You Did 100 Pushups! What’s Next?
So, you’ve successfully completed one hundred consecutive pushups, and naturally you’re feeling pretty pleased with yourself. Nothing wrong with that; you’ve worked very hard to achieve the goal!
Take a moment to appreciate what you’ve achieved. You’ve developed the consistency and determination to work towards a demanding goal. You may also have noticed improvements in your upper-body strength, muscular endurance and confidence. But reaching 100 pushups doesn't have to be the end of the journey.
What comes next is entirely up to you. Here are three ways to build on your success.
1. Maintain Your 100 Pushups
You don't have to keep chasing a new personal best. If you're happy with 100 consecutive pushups, make maintaining that strength and endurance your next goal.
As a starting point, try one or two comfortable pushup sessions per week, leaving recovery time between them. You might do a few controlled sets well below your maximum rather than attempting 100 every session. Adjust the frequency and number of repetitions to suit how you feel, and occasionally check your progress when you're well rested.
Keep your technique tidy and don't neglect other movements. Rows or other pulling exercises, lower-body work and regular aerobic activity can help make your overall fitness routine more balanced.
2. Take on a New Challenge
Perhaps 100 pushups was just the beginning. You might set your sights on 125 or 150, or explore variations that make a smaller number of repetitions more demanding.
If you want to increase your maximum, build gradually rather than simply adding more repetitions to every workout. Allow recovery days, vary the intensity of your sessions and reduce the workload when you feel unusually fatigued.
Close-grip, diamond or feet-elevated pushups can provide a fresh challenge once regular pushups feel comfortable. Start with small sets and good control. One-arm pushups are a much more advanced skill and require a gradual progression; there's no need to rush towards them.
Discover 15 Push-Up Variations
Looking for new ways to challenge your chest, triceps, shoulders and core? Our guide to 15 push-up variations explains how to perform each movement, which muscles it emphasises and how to progress safely. You'll find beginner-friendly options, more demanding exercises and example workouts to help keep your training interesting.
For a refresher on technique, revisit What Is a Pushup? or read the Common Questions page for advice on rest days and recovery.
3. Explore Other Fitness Programs
Some people will be delighted to have conquered the challenge and ready to try something different. That's completely fine! Variety can keep exercise enjoyable and give other muscle groups some attention.
Why not train for your first 5K, take up yoga, try swimming or work towards a new bodyweight fitness goal? If you enjoyed the simple, progressive approach of Hundred Pushups, there are more free programs to explore, including situps, squats, lunges, dips, pullups and planks.
Keep It Enjoyable
Progress isn't always about doing more. Consistency, good technique, sufficient recovery and a routine you enjoy are what matter over the long term. If you're feeling worn down, take an easier week or a little extra rest rather than forcing another hard session.
Whatever you decide to do next, I hope the Hundred Pushups program has given you the confidence to keep challenging yourself.
Congratulations again, and good luck!