The pushup exercise is a symbol of strength and endurance. It can be seen as a test for the whole body, and when done correctly it engages muscles in the chest, arms, abdomen, hips and legs. Because pushups don’t require any fitness tools, it is an easy way to demonstrate physical fitness. That is why pushups are an important part of many fitness tests, such as the US Army Basic Training Physical Fitness Test. If you want to increase your strength and endurance and be able to do more pushups, the Wim Hof Method can help you achieve those goals. Many people all over the world are already utilizing the WHM for you can read the specifics on how to do them here.

The three powerful components of the Wim Hof Method are breathing exercises, controlled exposure to cold, and commitment. The breathing exercises of the Wim Hof Method are used to oxygenate the body, which has serious positive effects on your physical and mental wellbeing. These breathing exercises are comprised of power breaths, followed by retention of breath, and recovery of breath. You can easily practice these exercises from the comforts of your home, and you can read the specifics on how to do them here.

Practicing the breathing exercises on a regular basis, and combining them with the other two components of the Wim Hof Method, will take you on a journey to become a stronger, happier, and healthier individual. You can measure the power of the Wim Hof Method by combining the breathing exercises with a pushup test. After the power breaths and during the retention phase, hold your breath and try to do as many pushups as you can. After just a few weeks of training, you will see that you are able to do more pushups while holding your breath, than you were previously able to do while breathing!

The Wim Hof Method is very powerful and has a strong scientific underpinning. Scientist from all over the world have begun to uncover the physiological mechanisms that are responsible for the many benefits that are reported by people who practice the method. These benefits include more energy, less stress, better sleep, increased willpower, a stronger immune system, and improved sports performance. You can read all about the science of the Wim Hof Method here.

The best thing about Wim’s method is that you can practice it anywhere and at any time of day. To start with the Wim Hof Method, all you have to do is subscribe to our Fundamentals online video course. In the videos, Wim teaches you all there is to know about his method and how you can benefit from it on a daily basis. Many people all over the world, including professional athletes and celebrities, have already incorporated the principles of the Wim Hof Method into their daily routines. You can watch some of their testimonials here.

As mentioned before, the Wim Hof Method is based on three pillars. These pillars are the breathing exercises, commitment , and controlled exposure to cold.With the help of the three pillars and their powerful effects, Wim was able to break more than twenty Guinness World Records. The Wim Hof Method Fundamentals video course was developed by Wim and his team, to allow people all over the world to experience the powerful effects that can make you a happier, healthier, and stronger individual. Being able to do more pushups is just one of these benefits.

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Tineke, The Netherlands

I have severe arthritis in my left hip. By implementing the Wim Hof Method in my daily life, I can deal with this without getting surgery. I love Wim’s purity. His coaching inspires me and gives me energy. I’m almost 66 years old and by practicing the Wim Hof Method I feel much more...

Albert, The Netherlands

For 12 years now I have had rheumatism. Thanks to the Wim Hof Method I have been able to halve the amount of anti-inflammatory drugs. My goal is to completely stop the use of anti-inflammatory drugs after finishing the video course.

Aivar, Estonia

I am 52 years old, and after 10 weeks of the Wim Hof Method I am in the best shape I have ever been. I did 30 push-ups as a test before I started the course, and when I finished I did 100 push-ups for the first time in my life. The Wim Hof Method gives you a good mood, it’s addictive!

Monic, The Netherlands

It’s only been 4 weeks since I started, but the results are remarkable! Thank you from the heart for changing my life, my health, and my understanding about my own power and the influence I have on this. I’m looking forward to a nice cold winter in the Netherlands.

Mino, Germany

Learning Wim’s method is like studying from one of nature’s best students. My life long fear of cold is history. I now fully enjoy cold immersions, but the benefits are not limited to cold. I am now a better person and a happier being. I smile when facing life challenges.

Gregor

After 8 months of daily Hoffing, puffing and cold showers I can claim to be cured of my 5 year burnout. Not having had a single cold or flu, my sore knee is working perfectly again, which was very painful the last 2 years. It is like a miracle, and I’m really grateful that our paths crossed.

Franco, USA

Wim I hope to train with you someday. I love to jump into that cold water and climb that mountain with you. Your method has truly helped me with psoriatic arthritis. I am no longer taking Humira injections for my symptoms. I am controlling it with breathing, cold showers and ice baths.

Matthew, Australia

I would have paid $10,000 for this, but that would not be enough because this has changed my life. I feel like I have taken Valium yet am supercharged. As a clinical psychologist my days can be very stressful. There is a stillness inside me now, and what I am really amazed by is the peace lasts.

Per Kristian, United Kingdom

After 3 weeks of daily practicing my medication (Naproxen) for long-standing sciatica has been cut by 80%, and my arm pain and 'pins and needles' following a neck injury 50 years ago has been halved!

Arthur, USA

I got anxiety 2+ years ago, and have had panic attacks every day since. Medicine helped a little. I came across your videos and started to walk my 2 miles a day in only a t-shirt at 20F degrees. Within 2 weeks my anxiety went away! I found it to be a miracle.

James, USA

I’ve had astonishing results battling addiction with the Wim Hof Method. It has saved my life and is the only thing that worked on getting clean and healthy. I go ahead and get my suffering over with in the cold showers, so I don't have to suffer throughout the day. Pretty good trade to...

Georg, Germany

Cardiac and respiratory arrest began my life. Heart defect and cleft palate pushed diseases. Depression, lack of self-efficacy, and post traumatic stress disorder followed. The Wim Hof Method frees me: I am twenty-nine years old, and I love to live. Thank you!

Grant, Australia

I was born with Spina Bifida, and was told I would end up in a wheelchair. After incorporating the Wim Hof Method into my daily life I have begun to see results in my pain levels and athleticism. I am no longer looking down the barrel of becoming a paraplegic, and I attribute that in part to the...

Raúl, The Netherlands

From the 90s to 2012 I developed hayfever symptoms and had to take daily medications in order to cope. The effect of these medications only lasted for several hours. By using the Wim Hof Method training daily, my body has conquered hayfever symptoms since 2013.

Benjamin

I started the Wim Hof method in October of 2018, and now the holes I had in my brain are gone. My neurosurgeon was so impressed by the scans that he told me I don't have to come back anymore. I take this as proof that this method works to regenerate brain tissue.

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How to do more push-ups

Wim Hof breathing exercises

Combining Wim Hof breathing with push-ups

Practice the Wim Hof Method

The three pillars

Wim Hof Method References