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So you have seen it on TV, in Wally Mart, on Amazon.com, and Target too. You thought, that might work…but its cheap and probably made in China.

So I got one and I want to see how it really works. For the next month I will be keeping track of three measurements that should be improved by using the perfect push-up.

Chest Measurement: 41″

Right Bicep: 14″

Left Bicep: 14″

Day 1 Max: 20 push-ups

I will be following the workout provided with the perfect push-up kit. Basically they have sets built on a progression going down. So a set of regular style push-ups would be; 10, 8, 6, 4 all within 2 minutes. This workout is based on the Navy Seal 2 minute drill technique also known in fitness circles as burst training.  This website here has a good workup on burst training if you are interested.

The idea is to get into a state where your body starts to burn off your bodies stored sugar and fat for a while after you work out. By bursting and then resting you can get your body into this state.

The reason why I chose to do this workout is that it is in my humble opinion a very Paleo-friendly workout. Much like our Paleolithic ancestors who would burst into activity for hunting or survival and then recover, this workout can simulate that.

To make it even more Paleo you might do your push-ups and in between slam a sledge-hammer into the ground (outside of course) to simulate catching your prey and well…getting it ready for dinner.

So day 1 is good to go, I maxed out. Tomorrow I have a rest day, I am interested to see if I can have serious gains while only doing this particular workout system every other day.

Pictures and more stats to come.

Keep it lean!

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