[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231514,282,"Chapter 39 - 37 Ancient Secret Skill","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>The desk clock shows the time, 6:30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light is shining through the floral curtains, it seems the weather isn’t bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng is lying in bed with his eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging in morning exercises in a rather odd posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs are bent at the knees, close to his buttocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands are positioned backwards on either side of his head, elbows pointing towards the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, using strength from his arms and legs, he slowly raises his hips and pelvis, lifting his body and head off the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until his waist and back form an arch, his body resembling a constructed arch bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also looks like the creepy crawling posture of Kayako from horror movies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the starting position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He maintains this posture at its peak for about five seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, he reverses the motion, slowly descending back down, lowering his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he lies back down on the bed, taking a deep breath, marking the completion of the routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This method of exercise clearly differs significantly from the first four skills of the Prisoner’s Six Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the book \"Prisoner Fitness,\" it refers to this as \"Back Bridge,\" considered to be a special secret skill handed down from ancient times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, during a rainy practice of pull-ups in the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the aid of his skills, Fang Cheng relied on willpower to break through his limits, entering that mysterious mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plans to challenge this high-difficulty fitness move without relying on Concentration Skill and Potential Activation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, Fang Cheng deliberately took a day off, giving it his all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excuse was easy to find, as he acted as a sparring partner for Shijima Gorou yesterday, seemingly fine but actually feeling a bit unwell, as if he had internal injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, today he needs to go to the hospital for a check-up, and rest at home for half a day......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To successfully unlock this skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting out with brute force as before, forcing practice, is not only ineffective but also dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Prisoner’s Six Arts, pull-ups are considered quite challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those with weak bodies, even performing one might feel very strenuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Back Bridge, this activity becomes much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first four skills, Fang Cheng could skip some basic training, starting directly from the standard exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practicing the Back Bridge, he couldn’t do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If \"Prisoner’s Six Arts\" aims for fitness effects of strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, and agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the practice of Back Bridge encompasses all these aspects aiming to comprehensively enhance physical fitness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fang Cheng usually focuses on the flexibility of his limbs, his torso appears somewhat stiff, resulting in slightly poor flexibility and coordination, making this activity somewhat difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first attempt almost resulted in a twisted back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scenario is quite normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people, including Fang Cheng, don’t usually focus on exercising the posterior chain muscles, especially the lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the limbs which are frequently used, even kids can easily do a few push-ups and deep squats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, with prolonged neglect, the lower back naturally becomes the body’s weakest area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng could only step back and honestly start training from the basics of short bridge, straight bridge, and half bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping up gradually, he began to open the hips and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This required an additional two days of preparation to smoothly complete the standard Back Bridge movement in today’s official training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"14.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"15.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng exhales softly, counting while quietly feeling the muscle movements throughout his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he understands why the book \"Prisoner Fitness\" calls the \"Back Bridge\" a secret skill, repeatedly emphasizing its importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inspiration for this training method actually comes from yoga and traditional martial arts’ \"Iron Plate Bridge\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference is, traditional training tends to maintain a static posture, while Back Bridge training focuses more on the process of dynamic explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the style, their goals are consistent, involving activating the spinal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spinal cord, which can be said to be the most important organ of the human body after the brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It connects the brain to the nervous system of the torso but is extremely fragile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The external protective layer is the spinal cartilage and the long-snake-like muscles grouped on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two muscle columns are called erector spinae, also broadly part of the spinal structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally controlling spinal movement, maintaining spinal stability, acting like a power belt running through the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The focus of Back Bridge training is to activate the long-neglected erector spinae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong spinal muscles can unleash the potential power of the waist, abdomen, and limbs, to perform higher difficulty, greater strength, and faster movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it also allows the body to maintain balance, improve flexibility, and agility, making it less likely to get injured during physical activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using traditional martial arts terminology, this is called revitalizing the body’s major muscles, also known as \"Open Dragon Spine\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With mastery of the training, a punch can produce the power of Dragon and Tiger, and a step can reach the roof tiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body as agile as a cat, the back as hard as iron, supposedly impervious to swords and spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s an exaggeration is another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in street brawls, one wouldn’t be knocked down by a sneak attack with a club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor would one try various tricks, missing the target and falling over first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng also discovered while practicing Back Bridge, that this move can stretch the tendons and ligaments of the back and limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has a certain relaxing effect on muscles that have been in a state of tension for a long time, and is very suitable as a warm-up exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when combined with the Lifting Leg practice, the opposite movements enhance the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his high Spirit Attribute, Fang Cheng can now have a thorough understanding of how every inch of his muscles exerts force during movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he feels the soreness in his back and waist muscles, he immediately gathers his thoughts and begins to meditate with his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to enter that unknown mental state, understanding the so-called \"essence of meditation\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"19.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"21.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers he murmurs sound almost hypnotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems... it really... has some effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he approaches a state of self-forgetfulness, something in the darkness seems to be rapidly glowing and enlarging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng quickly opens his eyes, his pupils shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have diligently practiced to a certain extent, gaining a deep understanding, and mastered a fitness-related Skill]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlock Skill: Back Bridge lv0 (0\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pale blue screen in front of him, Fang Cheng feels somewhat amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It feels like he hasn’t yet fully exerted himself, but his opponent has already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsure whether to feel happy or disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His high Spirit Attribute has unexpectedly enhanced his comprehension, making unlocking new skills seem effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Successfully breaking through a barrier is always good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng breathes a sigh of relief, relaxedly lying on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ending this morning’s training session, which was much shorter than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifts from the Skill Panel to the Character Panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the 5 Free Attributes reserved last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately decides to add 4 points to Constitution and 1 point to Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Constitution: 20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: 20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the panel updates its values, Fang Cheng blinks his eyes, pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half a second later, he suddenly feels as if the blood throughout his body is boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the sound of breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng holds his breath and listens quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems he can \"hear\" the murmur of his blood flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body feels as if soaked in a hot spring, warm and comfortable, not wanting to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscle soreness and fatigue from previous exercise disappear instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the joints creak as they seem to become firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ligaments flexing and relaxing, like the twanging of cow tendons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng ponders for a moment, then takes a deep breath, sits up in bed, and squeezes his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joints crack loudly, and indeed, he feels much stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drenched in sweat as if he had undergone a transformative cleansing, feeling clear, refreshed, and full of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, the anticipated event seems not to have occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that kind of mental state is elusive...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had also tried to meditate sitting like a monk, but without success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I really need to go deaf and stand in the rain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gives a slight smirk and shakes his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must be more conventional means, he just hasn’t found the method yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the third floor of Wantong Mall, there is a meditation class that seems quite professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe, after getting paid and having some spare cash, he could sign up and learn...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While thinking, he turns to look at the clock; it’s nearly 7 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then gets dressed, opens the bedroom curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright golden sunlight immediately pours in, making the room light and bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoying a moment in the long-missed sunlight, he stretches his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then turns around, picks up a ballpoint pen, and walks over to the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that sheet of homework, he marks a check (√).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shine brightly under the sunlight, staring at the progress of six fitness skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one more skill is left in the Prisoner’s Six Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably, also the most challenging skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handstand Pushups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wonder what new changes will occur after unlocking all?\u003C\u002Fp>",1595,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd27e02509d5122bb5a804e1550edb9fa0b8d1a7c4dee413bfdced22b5ed76b5","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-40","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-38",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]