Training, and then that thing that exceeds it.

[Hudson]

I don't see how the bench press or pushups translate into punching power. If we are talking about a straight punch you aren't developing squat on the bench.

 

White Warlock, yes, I know all about the false Shaolin claims. Unfortunately while some of it may be true you will realize that my post isn't about wether the "Shaolin Monk" trained 500 pushups a day, rather your opinions about 500 pushups a day. Thanks anyway

[Beiner]

At 500 pushups a day and holding a stance for an hour, that guy would be much stronger then the guy who does 6X3 reps.

[TheDevilAside]

I don't see how the bench press or pushups translate into punching power.

How so?

[Hudson]

It depends on your punching style, and this may be completely wrong, but I would assume you'd need the following muscles (primarily) to punch:

 

Lats, Delts, Triceps, and Flexors.

 

And thats just using arm alone. A bench press (Not close grip, and with proper form) would work the chest, which is useless in a straight punch. A pushup might be a little better off since it's more compound than a bench press but still doesn't translate directly into punching power.