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Plyo Push-Up demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Plyo Push-Up

An explosive push-up where the hands leave the floor at the top, training upper-body power.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts

Instructions

  1. 01

    Set up in a standard push-up position with hands shoulder-width.

  2. 02

    Lower yourself with control until the chest nearly touches the floor.

  3. 03

    Drive up explosively so the hands leave the floor.

  4. 04

    Land softly with the elbows slightly bent.

  5. 05

    Repeat without pausing for the prescribed reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.