As another former gym rat, 100 pushups isn't a bad idea at all. The ability to do 100 pushups will not make you "bulky" at all. It isn't the same thing as the

As another former gym rat, 100 pushups isn't a bad idea at all. The ability to do 100 pushups will not make you "bulky" at all. It isn't the same thing as the guys who can bench press 300 pounds and only squat 180. Push-ups are a "core" exercise and if you do them right you're working everything from your pecs to your psoas. Now, I totally agree with you that neglecting the rest of your body is a bad idea. Most men who are prone to being "gym rats" totally ignore leg exercises. If you're sitting down all day programming, your legs eventually will get totally screwed up, so it is a good idea to do something with them. If you're totally fat and out of shape, walking for an hour per day is more important than doing a bunch of pushups. I also disagree with the guys in the article. If they gained a bunch of weight, simply doing pushups (even 100 at a time) is not going to burn off what they put on. I don't want to discourage them, because pushups can contribute greatly to overall health, fitness, and self esteem. But, if losing fat is what they are after, they need to stop stocking the fridge with free beer and soda and start a track club.