
Plyo Push-Up
From a pushup position with hands about shoulder width and a straight body, lower the chest. At the bottom, push up fast enough for the hands to leave the floor.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Plyometrics
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · position
Move into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your hands and toes.
02 · start
Your arms should be fully extended with the hands around shoulder width. Keep your body straight throughout the movement. This will be your starting position.
03 · descend
Descend by flexing at the elbow, lowering your chest towards the ground.
04 · explode up · Key step
At the bottom, reverse the motion by pushing yourself up through elbow extension as quickly as possible. Attempt to push your upper body up until your hands leave the ground.
05 · return
Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise.
06 · progress
For added difficulty, add claps into the movement while you are air borne.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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