How I Train Push-Ups & Dips to Actually Build More Reps

If you want a 8-week step-by-step system to get lean & capable - by using simillar principles: → BuiltSimple Foundation https://www.builtsimple.eu/builtsimpl... → Free Training Resources & Ebooks: https://www.builtsimple.eu/ If you want to use the same Calisthenics Equipment I use and support my Mission with BuiltSimple, click here: https://www.gornation.com/?ref=builts... Most people never increase their push-up or dip reps because they train them like strength work: 3 hard sets, maybe to failure, and done. But if your goal is to increase push-up reps, build more dip reps, improve muscular endurance, and get better at calisthenics, you need a different approach: *volume, frequency, and clean repetition.* In this video, I break down my full push workout built around just *two exercises: dips and push-ups* — a simple but brutal session designed to improve work capacity, increase total reps, and build real pushing strength without spending hours in the gym. This entire push workout took me less than 45 minutes and included: 180 total dips 200 total push-ups High-volume ladder + pyramid structure Shoulder-friendly technique cues A simple progression system you can scale to your level If your push-up reps are stuck, your dip numbers aren’t moving, or you want to improve calisthenics performance faster, this workout will help. In this session, I explain: • Why high reps are a skill (not just strength) • Why low-volume training kills rep progress • How to structure dips for progression • How to use push-up pyramids for volume • How to scale volume based on your max reps • How to protect your shoulders during dips and push-ups • How to build endurance and muscle at the same time My dip workout structure: 10 sets in a descending ladder Start around 50% of your max reps Work down while maintaining quality Focus on shoulder position and clean mechanics My push-up workout structure: Pyramid from 1–10 reps and back down Rest and repeat Focus on control, shoulder stability, and lat engagement A simple rule for scaling: Aim for around 350–500% of your max reps in total volume. Example: Max dips = 10 reps → target 40–50 total reps Max push-ups = 15 reps → target 50–75 total reps This method is simple, repeatable, and effective. If your goal is: increase push-ups fast increase dips fast build calisthenics endurance improve muscular endurance build upper body strength improve bodyweight performance get more reps in push-ups and dips …this workout is for you. Subscribe for more calisthenics workouts, push-up training, dip progressions, bodyweight strength, and performance-based training. 0:00 No Progress? 00:35 What Today is about 00:50 Why This Works 1:44 Dips 2:30 Technique 3:08 Push-Ups 4:05 How to Scale it 4:24 Volume 5:00 Why am I Doing This 5:30 Outro