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20,000 Push-ups and Pull-ups in 30 Days Challenge (featuring David Goggins)
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I tweeted: "I will do as many push ups + pull ups next 30 days as this tweet gets likes, retweets & comments. No number is too high. Bring it." It got 20,000, which is 4+ times more than what I was originally mentally prepared for. Still, I said I'll do it, so I will. This is likely the toughest physical and mental thing I've ever done. In 30 days, I will do 20,000 push-ups + pull-ups, 35,000 bodyweight reps, and run 180 miles. For 30 days, every day I'm doing the following: - 6 miles running - 510 push-ups - 170 pull-ups - 170 ab rollers - 340 squats That's 34 rounds of: - 15 push-ups - 5 pull-ups - 5 ab rollers - 10 squats Target time for 1 round above (including rest) is 2 minutes. This may not be feasible. We'll see. Google doc with details and updates: https://bit.ly/2An8w8m Number tracking sheet: https://bit.ly/3qiLI0Z Tweet that started this: https://twitter.com/lexfridman/status/1266135505286115329 DAVID GOGGINS LINKS: - "Can't Hurt Me" Book: https://amzn.to/3f5wQug - https://davidgoggins.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/davidgoggins/ - https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins - https://twitter.com/davidgoggins OUTLINE: 0:00 - Origin story 1:25 - David Goggins: Thoughts on challenge 2:40 - Challenge numbers 3:25 - Reasons for the challenge 5:01 - David Goggins: What to do when things get tough? 8:26 - Challenge details 11:48 - David Goggins: Avoiding injury 14:12 - Stretching, warmup, diet, nutrition 15:37 - Join in on the challenge 17:23 - David Goggins: Podcast with Lex & David 18:26 - Conclusion SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8RwBPRs Website: http://lexfridman.com
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The Challenge Begins
Lex Fridman introduces his ambitious challenge of completing 20,000 push-ups and pull-ups in 30 days, inspired by the engagement on his tweet. He shares his initial mental preparation and the decision to include various bodyweight exercises, emphasizing the significance of this challenge for his health and fitness journey.
"a few days ago I tweeted I will do as many push ups and pull ups next 30 days as this tweet gets likes retweets and comments no number is too high bring it it got 20,000 so thank you internet friends ..."
David Goggins' Tough Love
Lex seeks advice from David Goggins, a retired Navy SEAL and ultra-marathon runner, about his challenge. Goggins emphasizes the importance of focusing on push-ups and pull-ups, warning Lex about the potential pitfalls of adding too many exercises. His tough love approach motivates Lex to commit fully to the challenge.
"and he was kind enough to respond i'll linter leave the clips into the video so the first thing I did is I explained to him the challenge and the way I spread it around across multiple bodyweight exer..."
Pushing Limits for Health
Lex discusses his motivations for taking on this challenge, including the desire to push his physical and mental limits while establishing a healthy daily routine. He reflects on the spontaneity of the decision and the importance of maintaining fitness during challenging times.
"with the damn push-ups and pull-ups and challenged yourself to the up teeth degree of pain and suffering and that would have really taught you a humongous lesson about yourself and and everything else..."
Overcoming Tough Days
David Goggins shares insights on what to do when the challenge becomes difficult. He highlights the mental struggle of committing to a long-term challenge and the importance of remembering past accomplishments to push through pain and discomfort.
"didn't think too much about I just dive right in it was actually just laying in bed and tweeted it out I think some of the craziest most fun some of the most ambitious things we can take on in life so..."
Daily Routine Breakdown
Lex outlines his daily routine for the challenge, which includes running six miles and completing 34 rounds of bodyweight exercises. He discusses the structure of his workouts and the importance of maintaining good form to prevent injuries.
"asked David what should I do when things get tough haha it's a good fucking question make it is going to get fucking difficult day after day after day that's the thing about what you're doing right no..."
Injury Prevention Strategies
David Goggins advises on injury prevention while undertaking intense physical challenges. He emphasizes the need for a solid fitness base, proper warm-ups, and the importance of listening to one's body to avoid overuse injuries.
"I look at those fucking shoes because why my body saying go fuck yourself so you have to be able to win the morning you have to be able to not allow that to get too deep in your brain and when things ..."
Nutrition and Recovery
Lex discusses the role of nutrition in supporting his fitness goals. He shares his dietary preferences, including a meat-based diet, and the supplements he takes to enhance recovery and performance during the challenge.
"you've been through back in the past back in the day to get to where you're at today so that's what I do is a constant reminder and then through that process I guarantee you your mind and body muster ..."
Inviting Others to Join
Lex invites viewers to join him in the challenge, encouraging them to participate at their own level. He stresses the importance of forming healthy habits and staying active, especially during challenging times.
"talk about it you so there you have it that's one round the hope for that is to take about a minute and the total is two minutes to get a break of about a minute between each each session obviously go..."
Tracking Progress
Lex explains how he will track his progress throughout the challenge using a spreadsheet. He encourages viewers to share their own progress and experiences on social media, fostering a sense of community.
"the pull ups so on and so forth none of that matters good form in this case for a push up and a pull up it's something that minimizes the risk of injury I think this whole thing is a tough workout to ..."
The Podcast Invitation
Lex discusses his conversation with David Goggins about potentially having him as a guest on his podcast. Goggins praises Lex's intelligence and determination, hinting at an engaging future discussion.
"push-up you're here this is your hinge part yet you are using your chest using your triceps but this hinge is being used an awful lot this elbow hinge these shoulders are being used offline even pull ..."
A Journey of Self-Discovery
Lex reflects on the deeper significance of the challenge beyond physical fitness. He views it as an opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth, emphasizing the transformative power of pushing oneself through difficult experiences.
"bandage it up and walk it out I was able to walk seventy-five miles so this two thing your legs can handle a lot of abuse a lot of abuse so we start hurting go to your legs so there you have it don't ..."