Jan 23 2011

Pike Press Challenge

Hi BodyRockers,

First of all happy birthday to BodyRocker Venesa in B.C. :) Go team Canada!

Freddy and I are getting ready to head back to Prague, and that means that on Tuesday we will be posting the next workout. It also means that we will be doing videos again and posting all of your comments from this week while we were on our vacation. We had a great time on the beach, but we are looking forward to getting back home and seeing Cali and Charlie. In the meantime give today’s exercise challnege a shot and we will see you guys on Tuesday with a new workout video :)

Take care and see you on Tuesday!

Zuzana & Freddy

Workout Breakdown

Time: 10 min.Workout Type: exercise challengeExercises: 1
  • One Leg Pike Press (alternating legs)try for as many reps as you can

Get your gear for this workout here:

Instructions:

Set your Interval Timer to count down 10 minutes for you and try to complete as many reps of One Leg Pike Press as possible. Alternate the legs for each rep. This exercise builds your upper body strength, core strength, balance, and flexibility. Remember to keep your abs tight and back straight. If you are a beginner, you don’t have to fully extend the elevated leg and you also don’t need to bring your forhead all the way down. Just try to bend your elbows at least a little bit and bend the knee of the elevated leg if you need to. Being a beginner is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about so don’t get discouraged by an exercise that looks scary at first. Try easier modification and build your strength slowly progressively. You are going to love the results ;)


  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    Well, I was quite late in my challenges… didn´t acomplish my yesterday´s challenge, I was VERY tired of working nonstop yesterday, so when I went home I only slept. I did today´s and yesterday´s challenge like this: 5 sets of 50 reps of yesterday´s exercise and 10 reps of today´s challenge exercise. It took me 20 minutes to complete, I did the squats with 8 kgs in my sandbag because I want bigger legs, mines are too thin… and only bodyweight for today´s pike press exercise.
    And to keep the habit I did a combo with two exercises: russian twist with 8 kgs and jumping jacks, 20 minute combo (50 seconds of work and 10 seconds rest) Did 20 rounds. And my scores for russian twist were: 55/55/55/52/50/55/48/44/50/40 (I´m doing those extra exercises because I need to loose abdominal fat and I need stronger legs)
    I want to say again (and ALWAYS!) THANKS YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! *_*
    I´m making good friend here, the community, the fellowship is more than just a place where we go look for new exercises and diets, it´s a place of good energy and a place where we find good friends…
    Happy Birthday VANESSA!! ^^
    Best wishes, peace, health, good energy, success always, all good in your day! And keep ROCKING!! ^^

    And for zuzana and freddy,safe trip back to Prague!! I´m curious to see all the pics from the trip!
    =D
    Congratz from Rio de Janeiro – BRazil!

  • http://deeplytrulyelisa.blogspot.com/ deeplytrulyelisa

    I can’t wait for all the pictures and videos from your trip!
    I’m a little behind with this challenge, I’ll do it tomorrow. Today I have no strenght left after an hour of weight loss yoga and 6 HOURS of shopping (well, mostly window shopping), you got to enjoy the day off :P I think I haven’t taken some “me time” in way too long… remember bodyrockers, me time is key in life!
    Fortunately I’m enjoying these workouts every day more and they now have become part of my me time too. Don’t get me wrong I still curse them at times ;P I curse them but I love secretly them haha
    Off to bed, my legs feel like jello right now!

  • http://deeplytrulyelisa.blogspot.com/ deeplytrulyelisa

    You are so right! The bodyrock community is amazing and I am everyday grateful to have found it. Coming here always makes me feel better.
    By the way awesome job Flavia!
    And happy birthday Vanessa!!!!!

  • Katie

    I did 65, but I have to admit, I have been a little lenient on myself this week. I am preparing to move to a new house and Zuzana is on the beach, so although I did all the workouts and exercise challenges, I think I was a little bit relaxed today! So 65 pike presses in 10 minutes, I did this while drinking my morning coffee! Can’t wait for the next vid, and the pics from the island!

    Katie
    Colorado

  • http://twitter.com/#!/empowart Jessica

    Hi there BodyRockers!!I just completed this challenge before bed! :) I managed to do 80 in 10 minutes… but I think I have injured my left shoulder… so I must take it easy tomorrow. Cant wait to see what you guys have in store for us this week!! Bon soir!!

    jess

  • Martha

    Hi Zuzana Im from Mexico , but I will like to ask you , if you dont have exercise for biginers ?????
    or how can I start ????? Tijuana Mexico Martha

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/marionlakine/ Marion

    Too hard for me :(
    I did only 40 reps in the beginner mode, in 5 mns, I couldn’t go any further

  • Asanie01 Malaysia

    It seems that I am the slowest among all of you… :) I only manage to do 50 reps…. :) But it is an accompleshment for me because last time when I tried to do this move, I cant even finish 5 properly…. :) Thanks Zuzana.. for this site… a motivational site for me… keep me going on each day…

  • http://twitter.com/thefruitpursuit Sabine Spaargaren

    Bajezus! 10 minjtes of pike press? that’s gotta hurt!

  • Kasia

    I did 50 on each leg, 100 in total but all in a begginer mode. I tried but I couldn’t do even one in a normal mode. I do feel ashamed… I felt 10 min wasn’t enough of work out so I followed with Squat Leg Lift exercise (50) . My arms are definitely the weakest part of my body, i can’t do even one straiht push up! So I’m looking forward to more exersises to buid up strenght of my arms gradually.

  • Gyannelli

    Awww….I missed the new workout for Tuesday since I workout @ 4:30am BUT I did the challenge from Sunday and OMG! can’t feel my arms = ). I managed to do 73 reps in 10 mins. which surprised me since for a few I was doing 5 reps at a time.

    Thank you Zuzana and Fred for keeping Brutus away in the morning = ).

    Giselle
    Miami, FL

  • lotte whilde

    Hope you two had a great vacation can’t wait for the new workouts this week. Just finished this challenge managed 98 it was harder than it looked. Happy Birthday Vanessa it is my birthday also I called this challenge the Bodyrocker Birthday challenge!

  • Karolina

    OMG!! This is soo hard to me, but i did it :) and feel pretty good about it :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Anneliis-Konks/637545728 Anneliis Konks

    I did this challenge today and my score was 60 reps. I didn’t do the One Leg Pike Press because for me it is challenging enough to do the regular ones.

  • Anonymous

    Very cool :)

  • Anonymous

    I’m Canadian :)

  • AudraFit

    Ahhh! 119 in 10 minutes… It was a killer on my shoulders and my triceps. I had to take breaks so that my eyes wouldn’t pop out of my head from all the blood rushing to it LOL! I’m really motivated by all the people here posting there results whether they are beginners or advanced. It makes me push really hard knowing everybody else is out there doing the same! I can’t wait for today’s post. I’ll probably refresh this website every 30 minutes I’m so addicted to it :)

  • AudraFit

    Hi Deb, thats not lame at all, your pretty strong!

  • AudraFit

    Wow!

  • http://www.mckettlebelle.blogspot.com Mac

    I did 100 total. I could have done more but I did the first 20 thinking I had to stand up every time instead of just switching my legs. Wasted lots of valuable time daaah! But this was really intense. My shoulders were screaming by 60.

    Thank you!!!!

  • Heidi

    Hi, I did 62 reps. I liked this Pike Press. When I did it, not only did I get my upper body workout, but it also felt like it stretched my hamstrings and bum bum. I did this last night, Monday, I took Sunday as my off day and did some yoga. After my Pike Press’s I did 15×15:45 light skipping. It was a nice workout, and now I am ready for this “fat burning” week:)

    Z&F looking forward to more pictures and videos of your trip!

  • Heidi

    Hi, I did 62 reps. I liked this Pike Press. When I did it, not only did I get my upper body workout, but it also felt like it stretched my hamstrings and bum bum. I did this last night, Monday, I took Sunday as my off day and did some yoga. After my Pike Press’s I did 15×15:45 light skipping. It was a nice workout, and now I am ready for this “fat burning” week:)

    Z&F looking forward to more pictures and videos of your trip!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Lanier/100000216811315 Maria Lanier

    You’re right, Flavia. We can easily make friends and helping each other here that’s why, I love bodyrock site better than facebook. hehehehehehe!! :) I call this site as my ‘DAILY PORTAL’. :P Thanks to all BodyRockers and most especially to the most wonderful and real good heart couple – Freddy and Zuzana. :)

  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    Those couple are really good hearts!! *_*

  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    I´m curious to see the pics too!

  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    Wow

  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    You did great! The important thing is to keep exercising everyday! =D

  • AudraFit

    I second that!

  • Eryka

    Did 60 and at one point actually said out loud “Shut the hell up Brutus”

  • Anonymous

    Woohooo! Did this one today, (7th Feb), since there isnt a new workout out yet, and I missed this challenge anyway, so I wanted to do it :D
    I was going for 100 since I saw Audra’s score, but I only did 95. Well, not “only,” i think it is pretty good :D Really feel my arms now :D They feel light, but heavy at the same time :D
    Gonna jump rope now and wait for a new workout to appear, so I can do it tomorrow :)

  • Mandy

    Just did this challenge and completed 80 reps. I never would have thought I could do that many. I was aiming for 60! I love your workouts. You really do inspire me to do better each time I work out! Thank you guys!!

  • Anonymous

    92! When I did this on the 24th of January I only could do 55. 2 weeks later and I’ve improved by 40!!!! Just goes to show what daily bodyrocking will do for you!

  • Anonymous

    Thats cool – I won’t tell anybody don’t worry.

  • Anonymous

    Did 80 reps. The 10 minute were over just in time, because after that my arms just gave out, haha.

  • Anonymous

    Take breaks when you need to. Everytime i felt i needed a break because my arms were too shaky, i just sat on my hands and knees, took a few breaths and continued. That way you should be able to do 10 min. If you are really completely new to this, just go for as long as you can and eventually you will get stronger and be able to finish the whole challenge. Also, make sure you pay attention to your form.

  • http://twitter.com/GabayC Gabija D.C.

    97  reps <3 Amazing!

  • Anonymous

    You are my hero.

  • Glowmerida

    109!!! I am sooo proud of myself! :D Before doing it I thought it would be fantastic if I could do 50, seeing as I couldn’t do a single push up a few months ago :)

    Yeah :)))

  • Glowmerida

    109!!! I am sooo proud of myself! :D Before doing it I thought it would be fantastic if I could do 50, seeing as I couldn’t do a single push up a few months ago :)

    Yeah :)))

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