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This Push-Up Made Me More Explosive

Daniel Vadnal3mOct 14, 2026

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Train Mike Tyson push-ups for power with 5 sets of 5 reps (max 10 per set), focusing on speed and quality rather than high rep counts.

Key takeaways

Cap explosive push-up sets at 10 reps to preserve power output

Cap explosive push-up sets at 10 reps to preserve power output

  • Power fades past 10 reps — like a cheetah sprinting, max effort can't be sustained
  • 5x5 with speed focus beats high-rep sets for developing explosiveness

Use 60-minute AMRAPs for endurance; beat your previous total each session

Use 60-minute AMRAPs for endurance; beat your previous total each session

  • Set a 60-min timer and accumulate as many push-ups as possible
  • Reps per set naturally decline as fatigue builds; progression = total count

Plyometric push-ups create carryover to pressing strength

Plyometric push-ups create carryover to pressing strength

  • Author reports breaking through plateaus on incline bench and overhead press
  • Dips and standard push-ups felt easier after adding explosive variation

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  1. 1mIntroduction and Benefits
  2. 1mEndurance and Cardio Protocols
  3. 2mPower and Explosiveness Protocol
  4. 2mClosing and Free Workout Offer

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