Milestone map
Milestone map
3 milestones
Establish push-up baseline and build to 50
6 weeks
Test your maximum consecutive push-ups with correct form and reach 50 consecutive with a structured three-sessions-per-week programme. Form is the filter: chest to within one fist of the floor, elbows at 45° from torso, full lockout at top. Poor form makes high numbers meaningless and enables injury at higher counts. Video of every milestone set is required from day one.
Proof required
Submit a video (30 seconds minimum) of your maximum consecutive push-up test showing full range of motion — chest touching or nearly touching the floor each rep, arms fully extended at the top. Then submit a training log showing at least 6 weeks of progressive sessions reaching 50+ consecutive with correct form.
What gets checked
- Video clearly shows chest at or near floor each rep and full arm extension at top — wide-angle enough to see full body position
- Training log shows at least 3 sessions per week over 6 weeks with rep counts increasing over time
- The maximum consecutive set in the log reaches 50 or more
Common mistakes
- Half-repping (not reaching the floor) to hit higher numbers — half-reps at 100 are not the same outcome and the video requirement catches this immediately
- Training to failure every session and accumulating central nervous system fatigue that prevents adaptation — leave 3–5 reps in reserve on most sets
- Neglecting shoulder external rotation and wrist mobility — 6 weeks of volume without these causes tendonitis that halts training
Resources
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What a verifier looks for
- Watch the baseline video: chest must visibly approach the floor each rep — if there is a fist or more of clearance, form is insufficient
- Check training log shows ≥3 sessions/week and that rep counts increase week over week (not flat or random)
- Confirm the log shows a set of 50+ consecutive reps — single sets, not total volume across the session
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Complete 75 consecutive push-ups on video
4 weeks
Complete 75 consecutive push-ups with correct form in a single set, recorded on video. The 75-rep barrier is where shoulder endurance and core stability become limiting — not upper-chest strength. If a set falls apart at 60–65 reps, the issue is typically core sag (hips dropping) or shoulder blade collapse, both visible on video and addressable before the final push.
Proof required
Submit a video of a single set of 75 or more consecutive push-ups. Camera must show the full body from the side (at floor level or close to it) so chest depth and core position are visible. Video must be uncut — a continuous recording from rep 1 to the finish.
What gets checked
- Continuous uncut video from rep 1 to rep 75+ with full body visible from the side
- Chest at or near floor each rep throughout — form does not deteriorate significantly in the final 20 reps
- Hips stay level throughout — no sag in the bottom position visible on video
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging to the floor in the bottom position at high reps — this is a core endurance failure; add plank holds (3 × 60 seconds) to every session
- Wrist pain from pronated hand position — try a fist push-up position or rotate hands slightly outward to reduce wrist load at high reps
- Failing to film the intermediate sets and not knowing whether form breaks down early or late — always film, always review
Resources
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What a verifier looks for
- Video must be a continuous uncut recording — verify no jump cuts by checking video duration vs rep count (approximately 2–3 seconds per rep at high fatigue)
- Watch reps 60–75 specifically for hip sag or elbow flare — minor fatigue-related form degradation is acceptable; significant collapse is not
- Side-view camera is required — a top-down or front-on view cannot confirm chest depth or hip position
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Complete 100 consecutive push-ups on video
4 weeks
Complete 100 consecutive push-ups in a single set with correct form, recorded on video in one continuous uncut take. This is the outcome credential — the video is the proof artifact and must be self-evidencing without additional attestation. The standard is the same as M2: chest to floor, core rigid, elbows at 45°, full lockout at top.
Proof required
Submit a continuous uncut video of 100 or more consecutive push-ups. Camera angle must show full body from the side at floor level. Video title or opening frame should state your name and date. Upload to YouTube (unlisted is acceptable) and submit the URL so the video can be reviewed at full resolution.
What gets checked
- Continuous uncut video minimum 3:30 in length (100 reps at fatigued pace takes 3:30–5:00) — cuts or obvious skip points disqualify
- Full body from the side visible throughout — chest depth and hip position assessable at any point
- Correct form in final 20 reps: chest approaches floor, hips level — some slowing is expected; form collapse is not
Common mistakes
- Attempting 100 in week 1 of the programme and failing at 60 — trust the programme timeline; a failed 100-rep attempt confirms the body needs more base, not willpower
- Not uploading to YouTube and submitting a file instead — large video files are difficult to verify at full quality; a YouTube unlisted link is the required proof format
- Celebrating at 95 reps and stopping — count aloud in the video from rep 90 so the verifier can confirm 100
Resources
Foundationstart here
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What a verifier looks for
- Open the YouTube URL and check video duration (should be 3:30–5:30 for 100 reps at fatigued pace) — videos significantly shorter than 3:30 may indicate cut footage
- Scrub to reps 80–100: chest depth and hip position must be assessable from the side-view camera — accept minor form degradation, reject core collapse
- If audible counting stops before 100, count visually from a known rep to confirm total — video must show 100 complete reps, not 99 or a round estimate
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