30-Day Pushup Ladder (Zero to 50)
2026-04-25 16:30:27
Start where you are. If the number feels like too many, drop to your knees for the last few. If it feels like too few, add them. The pattern matters more than the count.
Day 1 — 5 pushups
Day 2 — 5 pushups
Day 3 — 7 pushups
Day 4 — Rest — 30s plank instead
Rest counts. Don't skip it.
Day 5 — 8 pushups
Day 6 — 10 pushups
Day 7 — 12 pushups
Day 8 — Rest — hold a forearm plank 45s
Day 9 — 14 pushups
Day 10 — 15 pushups
Day 11 — 17 pushups
Day 12 — Rest — plank 60s
Day 13 — 20 pushups
Day 14 — 22 pushups
Day 15 — 25 pushups
Day 16 — Rest — two planks, 45s each
Day 17 — 27 pushups
Day 18 — 30 pushups
Day 19 — 32 pushups
Day 20 — Rest — easy walk, no pushups
Day 21 — 35 pushups
Day 22 — 37 pushups
Day 23 — 40 pushups
Day 24 — Rest — plank 90s
Day 25 — 42 pushups
Day 26 — 44 pushups
Day 27 — 46 pushups
Day 28 — Rest
Day 29 — 48 pushups
Day 30 — 50 pushups
If you missed a day, don't restart. Just pick up where you left off. Streaks are for apps, not for you.