How Many Push-Ups Do Inmates Do?

According to the London publication, the Telegraph, Charles Bronson, one of the most famous prisoners in the world, does around 2,000 push-ups per day. Unless you have time for all of those push-ups, you'll need some more advanced variations. With multiple variations you can target different muscles.

What workouts do prisoners do?

A plyometric version of the squat to build explosiveness. Perform a prisoner squat as you normally would, but when you reach the bottom of the squat explode up and jump off the ground as high as you can. When your feet are back on the ground, immediately sink into another squat and jump again. Great for HIIT.

How many push-ups can Charlie Bronson do?

Pushups! In Bronson's book “Solitary Fitness” he cites that he performs 2000 push ups a day. We wouldn't suggest you start that way, because you probably have more to do with your day than sit in a cell and stare at a wall. But it is important to have goals, and this is completely achievable.