Okay, guys, let’s talk about building a butt like Mike Tyson. I saw some stuff online about how he got so strong just using his own body weight and some playing cards, so I thought, why not give it a shot? No fancy gym stuff, just me, my body, and a deck of cards.
I started by clearing out some space in my living room – had to move the coffee table and a couple of chairs. First thing I did was warm up. I did some jumping jacks, ran in place for a bit, and stretched out my legs and back. You gotta do this, or you’ll pull something.
Then came the squats. Now, here’s where the playing cards came in. I shuffled the deck and placed it face down. The idea was to draw a card and do squats based on the number on the card. Face cards were 10, Aces were 11. So, I drew a card, saw it was a 7, and did 7 squats. I put the card in a discard pile and repeated this until I went through the whole deck. It was tough, let me tell you. My legs were burning after the first few cards.
Squats:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body as if sitting in a chair, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- Go as low as you can, ideally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Push back up through your heels to the starting position.
After a short break to catch my breath, I moved on to push-ups. I used the same card system. Drew a card, did that many push-ups. This was even harder. I haven’t done push-ups in ages, and it showed. I had to take breaks between each card. By the end, my arms were shaking like crazy.
Push-ups:
- Start in a plank position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Next up were sit-ups. Same deal with the cards. This one was a killer. My abs were on fire. I could barely do 5 in a row, let alone 10 or 11. I had to modify some of them, doing crunches instead of full sit-ups, just to get through the deck.
Sit-ups:
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head or crossed on your chest.
- Lift your upper body towards your knees, engaging your core.
- Lower back down to the starting position.
I also tried to add in some dips. I used two sturdy chairs for this. It was awkward, and I didn’t feel like I was doing them right, but I gave it a go. Only managed a few before I called it quits on those.
Dips:
- Position yourself between two stable chairs with your hands gripping the seats.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping your back close to the chairs.
- Go down until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Lastly, I did some neck exercises. I just laid on my back with a folded towel under my head and did neck rolls. I read that Tyson did a lot of these, and they’re supposed to be good for preventing knockouts. I did these for about 10 minutes, just rolling my head side to side and front to back.
Man, this whole workout was rough. I was sweating like crazy and felt like I’d been hit by a truck. But you know what? It felt good. I pushed myself hard, and even though I couldn’t do everything perfectly, I did my best. And it was all bodyweight stuff, just like Tyson used to do. I didn’t need any weights or machines, just my own body and a deck of cards.
I’m not saying I’m going to look like Mike Tyson anytime soon, but it was a fun experiment. It’s amazing how strong you can get just using your own body. I might keep doing these workouts, maybe mix them up a bit. It’s a cheap and effective way to get in shape, and you don’t need to go to a gym.
My takeaway?
Consistency is key. And listen to your body. If something hurts, stop. It’s not worth injuring yourself. And remember, even the champ started somewhere. So, if you’re looking for a challenging workout that doesn’t require any equipment, give this a try. Just be prepared to sweat!
