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Copy This 100 Rep Push-Up Workout — Key Takeaways

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Copy This 100 Rep Push-Up Workout

Daniel Vadnal3mOct 17, 2026

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Complete 100 push-ups using a pyramid rep scheme (4+8+16+20+24+28) at constant tempo with full range of motion, aiming to finish faster each session.

Key takeaways

Progress push-up pyramid by cutting total time, not adding reps

Progress push-up pyramid by cutting total time, not adding reps

  • Goal is completing all 100 reps in less time each workout
  • Shaving a few minutes per session is sustainable progression via training density

Full-range push-ups beat high-rep sloppy ones

Full-range push-ups beat high-rep sloppy ones

  • Chest touches ground, arms lock straight every rep
  • Constant tempo keeps form strict across all sets

Switch to incline push-ups instead of stopping mid-set

Switch to incline push-ups instead of stopping mid-set

  • Incline reduces bodyweight loading so you can hit higher rep sets
  • Rest-pause mid-set is another option when reps fail

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In this video

  1. 1mPyramid Method and Workout Structure
  2. 1mPush-Up Form Tips
  3. 1mModifications for High-Rep Sets
  4. 2mProgressive Overload Through Training Density
  5. 3mCoaching Offer

“I'd rather you accumulate 100 proper full range push-ups than 100 sloppy ones.”

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