Name: Playbook - Michelle Khare - W2/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio
Uploaded: 2023-12-15T04:46:06.034Z
Duration: 45 min
Description: W2/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

I have zero push-up strength.. I can lift, carry, throw, punch, but not push-up. Maybe I’m doing it wrong, but I am seeing progress! Which is very plain to see considering what I just said about having zero strength. Keep at it!!

Drew

Woah, those flutter kicks are a lot harder than they look!! Especially when you're in the moment, and already in pain from the previous move, my core is usually on fire when doing those.

Nevertheless, I had a blast working out today! I  asually added a couple of pull-ups here and there, too, as an extra customized move, lol! Can't lose any progress from the pull-up program, haha!

Chloe

Yay! I finally finished week 2 (I almost frozen on my walk but I did it) 🤸‍♀️ Ready for week 3!!

Xiomara

Week 2 complete pumped up for part 3 stretched out and ready to go!!!

Jonathan

Amazing workout to finish week 2! My body definitely is getting stronger as well as my mind. Let's go!

Alejandro

Week 2!! I feel so much stronger it’s insane! Using 15lb dumbbells for the majority of my exercises this week just blows my mind! Let’s keep it going!! 👏🏻👏🏻

Jordyn

Wore a tanktop to work out so I could show off my new and ever-growing guns 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

I’m finding that Fridays are the hardest days for me, but that’s all the more reason to push to the end! This one especially was challenging for me, but I’m proud to have finished week 2! ✨

Silence

feeling good after this workout. by the second set of arms my triceps and biceps were feeling it ! had to push my way through the last 2 rounds of circuit 2. Slowly seeing progress in my diamond push-ups!

Klaira

FRIDAY:

Upper Body Warm Up 

Upper Body Circuit 1:
- Pike push-ups 6-8
- Box dips x 10
- Inchworm x 30 sec
- Dumbbell bicep curl x 8-10

Upper Body Circuit 2:
- Diamond push-up (on knees) x 6-8
- Floor press x 8-10
- Hammer curl x 8-10
- Standing Shoulder Press x 8-10

Core:
- Crab walks x 20 sec
- Plank toe touches x 20 sec
- Plank up downs x 20 sec
- Flutter kicks x 20 sec

Cardio:
- Walk (fast pace) 15 min

Shoulder rolls x 15 sec
Lateral raise bodyweight pulses x 15 sec
Catch ups x 15 sec
Cobra x 15 sec 
Downward dog x 15 sec

- Lift and roll your shoulders front to back and back to front

Shoulder Rolls

- Raise your arms up laterally
- When your arms are at roughly head height pulse your arms up and down in a short range of motion

Lateral Raise Bodyweight Pulses

- Stand with your arms elevated and extended in front of your palms together
- Leave one hand in place as you swing the other around following your hand with your eyes until it is 180 degrees from the other 
- Rotate back to center and continue back and forth

Catch Ups

- With your hand on the floor at about shoulder width raise your chest 
- Bring your back up 
- Focus on breathing and form

Cobra

- Start on your hands and feet, with both shoulder-width apart
- Press into your hands with a flat back and your glutes up

Downward Dog

Upper Body Warm Up

- Pike push-ups 6-8
- Box dips x 10
- Inchworm x 30 sec
- Dumbbell bicep curl x 8-10

- Start in pike position 
- Raise your hips as much as you can keeping your legs extended
- Lower your head towards the ground 
- Press yourself back up to the starting position

Pike Push-Up

- Place your hands on the front edge of the box just outside hips
- Move forward off the box with arms extended and shoulders down 
- Bend at the elbows to lower your body
- Elbows should bend straight back 
- Extend your arms engaging your triceps back to starting position

Box Dips

- From a standing position place your hands on the ground and walk your hands forward until you are in a plank position 
-  Raise your hips and walk your feet to your hands
- Stand upright

Inchworm

- Begin with a dumbbell in both hands
- Curl dumbbells towards your shoulders 
- Slowly lower down until arms are extended

Dumbbell Bicep Curls

Upper Body Circuit 1

- Diamond push-up (on knees) x 6-8
- Floor press x 8-10
- Hammer curl x 8-10
- Standing Shoulder Press x 8-10

- Form a diamond with your hands in line with your chest
- Keep your core tight and body straight
- Lower yourself down to the ground so that your chest almost touches your hands
- Keep your elbows close to your body
- Pause, then push yourself back up

Diamond Push-Ups (On Knees)

- Lay on the ground with a dumbbell in each hand and your arms bent at 90 degrees
- Press the dumbbells to full arm extension 
- Lower the dumbbells down to where your elbows touch

Floor Press

- Hold the dumbbells with palms facing the center of your body
- Keep elbows close to your body
- Curl the dumbbells toward your shoulders 
- Pause at the top then lower under control

Hammer Curl

- In a standing position with dumbbells in each hand
- Elbows bent to 90 degrees
- Straighten elbows pressing dumbbells overhead 
- Lower back to starting position with control

Standing Shoulder Press

Upper Body Circuit 2

- Crab walks x 20 sec
- Plank toe touches x 20 sec
- Plank up downs x 20 sec
- Flutter kicks x 20 sec

- Raise your hips off the ground 
- Walk forward moving one hand and your opposite foot at the same time
- Keep your arms fully extended
- Walk backwards to the starting position

Crab Walks

- Start in a push-up plank position
- Pike your hips up and reach across with one hand touching the toes on the opposite foot
- Alternate sides for time

Plank Toe Touches

MODIFICATION: Go to knees if you need
- From elbow plank position walk your hands up to high plank 
- Reverse the movement back down to the elbows 
- Maintain a tight core throughout the movement

Plank Up Downs

- Lay on your back with your legs elevated 
- Point your toes forward
- Move your legs up and down rapidly
- Keep core tight and activated

Flutter Kicks

Core

Cardio - Walk Treadmill

W2/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Nick

Push Up Challenge Intro

Aadya

I was looking forward a new challenge ❤️ let's goooo

W1/D1 Push Up Challenge - Week 1

Anna

Round three of this program, starting stronger than ever!

This program is even better the second time around!! Loved that workout, and I’m feeling energized!

W1/D1 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

So intense I hope I’m not sore from my races tomorrow.

Owen

W1/D2 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

This was exactly what I needed today- my poor legs were in so much pain! Still sore of course, but I feel so much more mobile now! 🌸

W1/D3 Push Up Challenge: Deep Stretching

I’m here for round two of this program, and it’s even better the second time around 👌🏼

The description says you don’t need any Equipment so I don’t have any and it wants me to be on a treadmill

Alison

W1/D4 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

Over all it was great I can’t do a treadmill and can’t replace it

I love the mix of weights and cardio in this one! Tho I personally did some wrist stretches in between each move just to give my wrists a break! By the time I was done, my wrists don't feel strained! Love it! 💕

W1/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Getting harder than week 1? Oh boy, my body is gonna be super sore then, but it's still exciting to think how much stronger we'll be in 4 weeks 💪 let's do it!!!

W2/D1 Push Up Challenge - Week 2 Intro

Those Side Laying Tricep Extensions are much harder than they look, in my opinion! 🫣 But otherwise, today's workout was absolutely amazing! Feeling strong and accomplished, my arms truly needed some work today! 💕

W2/D1 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

trinity

Today was tough. I skipped half of the last circuit but I’m glad I got my body moving.

W2/D2 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

Really appreciated this. It felt nice and easy, but I’m also doing one of the flexibility programs daily. 
If you’re not already, I suggest doing the flexibility program with your workout. Either before, after, or both! I think that is already a suggestion the the program page, but I’m just throwing that out there. It makes a big difference.

The last one, the wall stretch really made me feel like I was gonna break in half 😆 Such a good way to transition to day 4. 🙌

W2/D3 Push Up Challenge: Deep Stretching

It looks intimidating, but I’m telling all of you, it flows along and you will make it through! Breathe methodically, and focus. You can do it!

When I saw "5 rounds" I was like "why Michelle why? 😫" but I made it through (still a little late but well). Let's go!!! 💪

Was not expecting the 5 rounds for each set at the end but had to push through glad I did

W2/D4 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

I'm feeling so full of energy to start week 3 with all I have!

W3/D1 Push Up Challenge: Push Up Challenge - Week 3 Intro

Girl…. I’m not going to post this publicly because I was the last one to comment on this workout anyway, but AHH 🤍🤍🤍🤍 I loved that one!! It’s my favorite. It’s felt like scratching an itch, or massaging the muscles! Perfect way to start the week

THAT WAS MY FAVORITE THUS FAR!!!

It was awesome. I feel like Louisa, from Encanto.

My arms are in pain, but it's a good pain!! I'm excited for all this growth, and I'm ready to get better with these push-ups this week! Let's do this, guys!! 💪💕

W3/D1 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Not to scare anyone seeing this, but all the comments are right. That was a burn!!! It was great though, and I feel so ready to take on anything!!

Wow, those Hollow Rocks are much harder than they look! And wow, today's workout was super difficult, but it's always exciting to feel pain, cus then I know that I'm growing my strength rather than becoming stagnant in my fitness progress. Let's keep at it, guys! 💕💪

Not sure what I am doing wrong but the "45min" workouts are taking me nearly an hour and a half to finish. I'm following the rest times and the workouts but not sure why it's taking so much longer than 45min

Ruth Gleason

W3/D2 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

Great stretching after that killing week 3, day 2 workout ❤️ feeling ready for tomorrow 💪

I was feeling a bit sore, especially my legs from yesterday’s exercises! But this helped a lot! ✨💕

Sarah E

W3/D3 Push Up Challenge: Deep Stretching

I love this workout! My legs are stronger than in week 1 and I can feel their power at every exercise.

Almost done with week three! These lower and cardio days burn so many cals! 🔥

Such a good workout loved the intensity! Felt it was increased but the added reps wasn’t expecting that which I love, keeps the workout fresh!

W3/D4 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

The hardest part of today's workout was walking in this -18° C weather 🥶 Now ready for week 4! 💪

Incredible way to finish week 3. Full of energy and ready to start week 4, let's go!

Such a good workout for the end of the week definitely feelin it!

W3/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Guys, we got this. Let’s gooo! 💪🏽

I hurt my neck probably from not sitting properly in the office 🙃 so this new week already has become an extra challenge but I'm determined to start it, even if I'm a little slower than usual 💪 let's go!!!

can’t believe it’s already week 4! happy i made it this far and loved being able to see small improvements since week one.

W4/D1 Push Up Challenge - Week 4 Intro

Oo! Felt that!! I love this so much. 
That was a breakthrough moment for me. I made some serious progress in the push-ups, and it’s getting real! Guys, mind over matter. You CAN!

Week 4, Day 1 done! My neck wasn't my ally today but I made it 💪Those side planks remain to be one of my biggest enemies 😭

Kiersten

W4/D1 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Loved it! It was the death of me, because of a very necessary off week. But I’m back, BAY-BEEE! Ready to go! It’s worth every second of it. Go for it, this is your sign!!!!

This workout was super challenging. I felt a bit frustrated because I had to modify burpees and jumping lunges but I'm happy I pushed through 💪 day 3 let's go!!

I’ve been a little behind with the challenge, but Tuesdays work outs are always so satisfying to complete! Can’t wait to catch up🔥🔥

W4/D2 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

These are great stretches, but don't make much sense in the order they are in. Reordered them to make a structured stretch session.

Pamela B

That felt amazing!! I’m ready for day four. You’ll be thanking Michelle for this

My sore neck needed that 🥺 always great to stretch, I feel my body much more relieved now. Day 4 let's go! 💪

W4/D3 Push Up Challenge: Deep Stretching

Getting through week 4 was tough! Both physically and mentally. I'm still doing it and it's still super hard but I'm doing my best and not giving up! 💪

I was shaking by the end of this workout! My whole lower body is absolutely pumped! 💪🏻🔥

Thursdays are a challenge for me, but honestly after finishing the workout I feel stronger and full of energy.

W4/D4 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

I’m just now realizing that I have several workouts on her that I deemed my favorite 😂 
This is one of them!

I think the upper body day is my fave. This one made me feel like a tank!!! You wanna feel that rush of energy and accomplishment, then what are you waiting for?!! You got this!!!

Week 4 finally done! Not much to day this time, just super excited to start the last week of the challenge 💪

W4/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

I feel better, and ready to go.
I know it looks like I fell off the wagon, but I’ve been busy with things that kept me gone from home, and/or working until midnight then waking up at 6 to do it all again.. I’ve felt bad mentally, because I love my workout time, but I must say, I’ve enjoyed using my stronger body for everyday life. I’m disappointed in the fact that I was forced to not get my workouts in at times, but I’m so glad to have tonight to do one!

I can't believe we're in week 5!! Time flies for real!! I definitely can't make it by Friday but I'll finish this week by Sunday for sure 💪excited to see my 50 push ups complete 🤸‍♀️ everyone let's go!!!

Excited to head into the last week of the challenge ! keep it up y’all 🥳💪🏼

W5/D1 Push Up Challenge - Week 5 Intro

That.. was… HARD. Make sure you’re fueled up, well rested and warmed up before doing these programs, or else you will NOT get the full potential of true results. If life is making the fitting of workout into your schedule impossible, then don’t push. Stay active, but don’t do things like this on 3 hours (or any inadequate number) of sleep, and without the proper fuel. You got this, as long as you keep that in mind. Now, GO GET IT!!

I started this challenge late and I also had some bumps on the way which is why I'm only starting week 5 now but I'm doing it motivated and ready to kill it even if it's a little later than everyone else ❤️ everyone great work! 💪

A day behind because I wasn’t feeling well yesterday,  but I’m glad I took a day off for myself. Feeling great after todays workout!

W5/D1 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

Starting this program, I had to do modified burpees because I couldn’t even do 1 regular push-up! I can’t believe I just did 4 rounds of burpees all with regular push-ups! The progress is insane! 👏🏻🔥

So happy to be done with day 2 finally! I had some bumps on the way and day 2 is specially hard for me but I made it 💪

W5/D2 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

My legs feel so great after those stretches, time for lower day 👍🏻

Great stretch 👌 there's only one movement that says 45 reps instead of 45 seconds that might be a bug so you don't have the timer for it. Other than that, I feel much more loose now 🙆‍♀️

W5/D3 Push Up Challenge: Deep Stretching

So proud of how far I’ve come in this challenge. The first 4 weeks went perfect, and then a bump in the road with COVID came and I missed many days. But I AM finishing this challenge tomorrow! Woohoo!! 👏🏻🔥

I am almost done! Super late but not giving up 💪Lunges are always a struggle but little by little I feel like I'm doing better. 🙆‍♀️

W5/D4 Push Up Challenge: Lower Body, Core & Cardio

Man… it’s kind of like the end of a really good book. Sad that it’s over, but it was so good! I could go through it again and see even more progress, I know. It’s been amazing, and I loved every painfully awesome second of it!

I cannot believe I achieved 50 push-ups in 2 hours!! This program helped me out so much, not only physically but mentally! In the beginning I could barely even do 5 regular pushups, and I just did 50!! Congrats to everyone who finished!! We did it 👏🏻👏🏻❤️

I forgot to mark this workout complete last week but so happy to have wrapped it up 😍💪 I feel so much stronger than 5 weeks ago!

W2/D5 Push Up Challenge: Upper Body, Core & Cardio

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