Git Pushups

Git Pushups is a free tool built around a single playful constraint: your Git commits are blocked until you log your daily pushups. It targets developers who already spend long hours in the terminal and want to add a small fitness habit without adopting a separate workout routine.

The core mechanism is a Git hook that interrupts your commit flow and asks you to log reps. You choose a training frequency, from once a day to every 15 minutes, and the site tracks your cumulative pushups. The approach draws on habit stacking and the “greasing the groove” method: frequent, sub-maximal practice with good form rather than occasional max-effort sessions.

It suits developers comfortable with Git hooks and command-line setup, including those who want an agent-assisted configuration. The site also shows a leaderboard-style list of well-known developers who log pushups while coding, which adds a light social incentive.

To use it, sign in with GitHub, pick a frequency, and follow the setup instructions for your Git hook, preserving any existing hooks. Because it interrupts commits, expect occasional friction during urgent work; adjust the frequency or pause it when needed. Overall, it is a small, free nudge toward moving more during the workday.