[{"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-44":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},231519,282,"Chapter 44 - 42: Breakthrough in Pull-ups","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Winter morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn is just breaking, and the dark shapes in the distance are still indistinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the riverside park’s fitness area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shirtless figure hangs beneath a horizontal bar set 2.5 meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He does pull-ups continuously with a wooshing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements are fluid and free, perfectly executed, easily earning full marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pulls himself up and over the bar, the muscles in his shoulders and back move like flowing water, rippling together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his body lowers, the taut lines slowly relax and become well-defined once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each motion reveals the pleasant strain of muscles and the sensation of growing strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, the sweat on his body steams up into visible white vapor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo————\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng exhales deeply, lets go with both hands, and jumps down from the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, his body is steaming, his face as red as though he’s just stepped out of a sauna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without his clothes, his physique no longer appears gentle and refined, but instead is notably robust and muscular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the musculature of his back, sculpted like a work of art, showcases a distinct masculine beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pull-ups primarily train the inverted triangular area of the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides strengthening core power, they also stretch the spine, lending a taller and more statuesque posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dim light, several messages appear one after another in the air, as dazzling as the first rays of dawn piercing the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, through tireless effort, your Skill has reached Expert Level]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pull-ups lv1 (0\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Enhancement Reward: 6 Free Attributes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another skill has achieved a breakthrough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng looks at the brilliant display before him, his eyes filled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every notification of a skill upgrade in his panel, no matter how small, is the best reward for his perseverance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contemplating the additional 6 Free Attributes on his character panel, Fang Cheng considers two strategies for allocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either continue to primarily increase Constitution, with secondary focus on Strength and agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or invest all 6 attributes points at once into Strength or agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To quickly reach a significant threshold of 20 points in the third attribute and achieve qualitative change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing his options, Fang Cheng makes his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mere thought, the numbers in the Strength category swiftly roll upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment, the attributes on his character panel are updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 18]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[agility: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Constitution: 20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: 20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the power coursing through his body as if it rushes with his blood, Fang Cheng exhales a warm breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he cracks his neck with a \"clack\" and slowly stretches out the muscles and sinews in his back, arms, and legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next up is the basic training for Jujitsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The east brightens, heralding the dawn as crimson streaks the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist shrouds the surroundings as if covered by a light veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, the sound of a car or boat horn drifts over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, a few early runners have started to appear in the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng walks to a flat, open grassy area near the river embankment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He takes off his shoes, sits cross-legged on the ground, with the soles of his feet touching and both hands grasping his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this position, he keeps his legs horizontal and pressed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about a minute, he switches to a kneeling posture with one leg bent and the other straight, raising both hands overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stretches the ligaments in the legs, arms, and waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The basics of Jujitsu training mainly comprise four aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footwork training, strength training, flexibility training, as well as jumping and rolling exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng already had a solid foundation in footwork and strength, and persisted in daily practice, so there was no need for special training in those areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main issue was still improving body flexibility, as well as mastering various jumping and falling techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Fang Cheng practiced various yoga-like stretching exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he felt fully stretched out, his limbs elastic like beef tendons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he started training in jujitsu falling techniques, also known as \"body receiving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The basic techniques included front rolls, back rolls, side rolls, and front hand flips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increasing the difficulty led to moves such as somersaults and handstands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primary purpose of training these falling techniques was to reduce the impact sustained when attacked by an enemy and provide self-protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle is to adjust your posture during the fall by using inertia and to perform an arc-shaped motion with your body to dissipate and transfer the external force of the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If placed in a fighting game, it’s akin to allowing a character to instantly regain control during the rigid state caused by an enemy’s attack, to quickly move out of the attack range and avoid continuous combos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t merely a technique for self-protection but can also turn a passive situation into an active one, allowing for regaining a favorable position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In competitions, many jujitsu practitioners even choose to intentionally fall to the ground, dragging their opponent with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they use their expertise in suffocating or joint-dislocating techniques to subdue the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what’s known as \"victory through grappling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is also the biggest feature that distinguishes jujitsu from other martial arts disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After practicing the falling techniques, Fang Cheng moved on to training special skills for moving around on the ground,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>such as shrimp crawling, reverse shrimp crawling, crab walking, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are not only practical moves in real combat but also specialized training that involves flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After almost a week of sparring work,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng had accumulated a lot of practical experience and learned many unique training techniques from various martial arts disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the knowledge gained from watching instructional DVDs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he could now be considered a junior martial arts theorist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round of red sun pierced through the gaps between the tall buildings, quickly dissipating the morning fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river shimmered and surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few white-feathered water birds gracefully spread their wings, stepping lightly on the water, snatching little silver fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having completed a set of exercises, Fang Cheng sat on the grass, gazing contemplatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vaguely realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core concept of jujitsu is not to abandon all and fight for survival after facing death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to go with the flow, to face death with a carefree and composed attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides having the necessary physical fitness, one must also overcome a formidable enemy mentally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then can one handle moves with composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And truly achieve the miraculous effect of overcoming rigidity with softness, strength with weakness, and instantly countering the opponent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, the sound of footsteps gradually arose around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man wearing a tracksuit, panting, ran past the lawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people came to the park for morning exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, in the viewing pavilion by the water, a few elderly men gathered, practicing a slow set of Tai Chi Boxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distractions grew, and Fang Cheng didn’t continue his exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was getting late, and although it was Saturday, it was still a workday for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe... It shouldn’t be long before the jujitsu skill is unlocked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gathered his thoughts and stood up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran all the way home, where he bought a big bag of buns and soy milk from a breakfast stall downstairs and then cooked ten eggs himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple breakfast, he ended his morning study and hurriedly got on the Number 13 bus on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng clocked in, but before he could enter the locker room, he was greeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Cheng, why are you coming to work today? Didn’t Shen Haoming inform you about the Shijima Gorou matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Chen Xiaohai, his face full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng looked back at him, equally surprised and clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>",1305,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f5d07d99e6c0c09986dc995957a94ceac04ca427e8a011094e8debd6334f1a1","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-45","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-43",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]