Seesaw Pushup Challenge
The Sally Pushup Challenge: A Test of Strength and Endurance
Joe DeFranco has been training elite athletes from NFL players to WWE bone-benders for 20 years, but here’s a challenge that any legend in their own lunchtime can try. “Who has tried the Sally pushup challenge?” asked the coach in a recent social media post. “Can you complete without stopping?”
The Basic Sally Pushup Challenge
The song “Bring Sally Up” by Moby Flower is a track that strikes fear and excitement into the hearts of gym and dojo members the world over. The basic premise to any exercise involving the classic tune involves lifting up, and dropping back down in time with the lyrics; “Bring Sally up, bring Sally down.” Between that chorus, you must pause at the bottom of the lift. And, whatever type of challenge is taking place, the activity will last for the song’s entire duration of 3 minutes and 25 seconds. To try the basic Sally pushup challenge, you will begin when the song starts and keep repping until it ends.
How to Perform the Sally Seesaw Pushup Challenge
As demonstrated by DeFranco, whose client list includes elite athletes such as Triple H, Brian Cushing, and a host of martial arts champions, the seesaw pushup challenge can be attempted by placing a barbell horizontally over a dumbbell so that it can rock up and down and side to side. With the song on Play, DeFranco begins the challenge. “It consists of 30 total pushups (which doesn’t sound like much) but the isometric pauses make it extremely challenging for even the most advanced lifters and athletes!” says the trainer.
Seesaw Edition: The Ultimate Test of Strength and Endurance
Because this challenge requires advanced strength and technique, DeFranco warns that you should first master the normal Sally pushup challenge before getting your sway on, or you could wind up planting yourself face first on the mat. This challenge is so effective because it forces the body to recruit more muscle that a regular pushup. So, you’ll be taxing your core and working your shoulders more than ever, as you try to stabilize yourself for a straight-up lift. “Good luck!” offers DeFranco. We might just need it!
Conclusion
The Sally pushup challenge is a unique and demanding exercise that requires strength, endurance, and technique. Whether you choose to attempt the basic challenge or the seesaw edition, be prepared to push yourself to new limits. Remember to start with the basic challenge and work your way up to the seesaw edition once you have mastered the basic movement.
FAQs
Q: What is the Sally pushup challenge?
A: The Sally pushup challenge is a workout challenge that involves performing pushups in time with the song “Bring Sally Up” by Moby Flower. The challenge requires you to pause at the bottom of the lift between each chorus.
Q: How do I start the Sally pushup challenge?
A: To start the Sally pushup challenge, begin by playing the song “Bring Sally Up” and start performing pushups in time with the lyrics. Continue until the song ends.
Q: What is the seesaw edition of the Sally pushup challenge?
A: The seesaw edition of the Sally pushup challenge involves placing a barbell horizontally over a dumbbell so that it can rock up and down and side to side. This adds an extra level of challenge to the basic pushup movement.
Q: Do I need to be an elite athlete to attempt the Sally pushup challenge?
A: No, anyone can attempt the Sally pushup challenge. However, it is recommended that you start with the basic challenge and work your way up to the seesaw edition once you have mastered the basic movement.