Plyo Push-up

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

chest

Secondary Muscles:

shoulders triceps

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Plyo Push-up exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Plyo Push-up exercise

Description:

Move into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your hands and toes. 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. Descend by flexing at the elbow, lowering your chest towards the ground. 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. Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise. For added difficulty, add claps into the movement while you are air borne.

Exercise Information

Category: plyometrics
Equipment: body only
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound