Mike Tyson Training Program
Mike Tyson Training Program
PROGRAM SUMMARY
A quick and efficient at-home training plan you can quickly do during your lunch break, in
the morning before work, between classes, or whenever you have a spare 30-45 minutes!
This program is based on Mike Tyson’s legendary 5500+ rep bodyweight plan!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Starting a fitness journey can often be overwhelming and complex, especially for
beginners. Recognizing this challenge, I have designed straightforward at-home training
plans. These plans are ideal for newcomers to ease into working out effectively, as well as
for those with some experience who wish to continue building muscle and fitness without
the need for expensive gym visits.
My inspiration for these plans came from learning about the simplicity of Mike Tyson's
training during his peak years. Tyson's routine was uncomplicated yet effective, involving
boxing, running, skipping, bodyweight exercises, heavy/speed bag work, and pad training –
devoid of intricate weight-lifting schedules or complex warm-up drills. Notably, Tyson was
known for his rigorous 5500+ rep bodyweight routine, performed six days a week.
From this inspiration, I've adapted Tyson's regimen into two tailored versions: a beginner-
friendly plan for those new to exercise, and an intermediate plan for those with some
training experience. Both plans are designed to progressively increase in difficulty over an
8-week period, providing a balanced and accessible approach to fitness.
AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) Circuits: These are about doing as many rounds as
possible of a circuit of exercises in a certain amount of time. You go at your own pace, take
breaks when needed, and try to do more rounds each week. It's a great way to see your
progress and build endurance.
Workouts for Time: Here, you have a fixed number of rounds to complete, but you try to do
them as fast as you can. Rest when necessary, but aim to finish quicker each time. This
helps improve your speed and overall fitness.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED-
Beginner Program: The beauty of the beginner program lies in its simplicity. The only
equipment you'll need is a backpack or any sturdy bag, coupled with books or other weighty
items to add resistance. This straightforward approach ensures you can start your fitness
journey with ease, without the need for specialized gym equipment.
Intermediate Program: As you progress to the intermediate level, the equipment needs
remain minimal, yet the workouts stay effective. You will need just two items: a skipping
rope for cardiovascular and coordination training, and a door frame pull-up bar for
strength development. These tools are essential for elevating your workout routine, while
still keeping it convenient and accessible from home.
Level - Beginner-Intermediate
The Beginner program is 3 days a week and the intermediate is 4 days a week
KEY
= SUPERSET
BEGINNER PROGRAM
WEEK 1
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
8 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
10 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 35 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 2
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
10 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
12 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 35 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 3
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
12 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
15 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 4
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
15 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
20 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 5
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
17 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
22 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 6
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
20 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
25 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 7
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
20 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
25 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 8
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE
SAME EACH WEEK)
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X50
ARM CIRCLES X30
20 Push-Ups
(Can sub with Incline Push-Ups )
30 Squats
(Can sub with wall sits for 45 seconds if they have knee pain or with assisted
squats for the same reps if regular squats are too hard)
DAY 2
WARM UP
MODIFIED JUMPING JACKS X50
WALL SIT X45 SECONDS
BODY WEIGHT SQUATS X20
KEY
= SUPERSET
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
WEEK 1
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
10 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
10 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
6 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
10 Pike Push-Ups
10 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 2
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
12 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
12 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
7 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
12 Pike Push-Ups
12 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 3
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
12 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
12 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
7 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
12 Pike Push-Ups
12 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 4
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
14 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
8 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Pike Push-Ups
14 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 5
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
14 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
8 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Pike Push-Ups
14 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 6
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
14 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
8 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Pike Push-Ups
14 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 7
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
14 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
8 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Pike Push-Ups
14 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET
WEEK 8
DAY 1/3- (DAYS 1&3 ARE THE SAME
AND DAYS 2&4 ARE THE)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Push-Ups
(Can be subbed for hands elevated push ups or incline pushups)
14 Jump Squats
(Can be subbed for regular squats but do twice as many reps)
8 Pull-Ups
(Can be subbed for scapular pullups, band assisted pull ups or slow eccentric
pull ups all at the same reps)
WARM UP
SKIPPING X100 JUMPS
WORLDS GREATEST STRETCH X12/SIDE
INCHWORMS X10
14 Pike Push-Ups
14 Walkout planks
KEY
= SUPERSET