plyometrics
Plyo Push-up
Works the chest, with no equipment.
Specification
| Equipment | body only |
| Primary muscles | chest |
| Secondary muscles | shoulders, triceps |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Force | push |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | plyometrics |
How to do it
- 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.