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Plyo Push-up
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How to do Plyo Push-up

Main muscle
Chest
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Cardio

Secondary muscles

How to do it

  1. 1

    Move into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your hands and toes.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Descend by flexing at the elbow, lowering your chest towards the ground.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise.

  6. 6

    For added difficulty, add claps into the movement while you are air borne.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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