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Plyo Push-Up
Muscles involved
The plyo push-up explodes off the floor. It builds upper-body power and fast-twitch strength.
How to do it
- Adopt a push-up position with your body aligned.
- Lower and push explosively, trying to lift your hands off the floor.
- Land softly by bending your elbows to absorb the impact.
- Repeat, always maintaining body control.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Propel yourself with enough force to lift your hands off the floor. - Land softly, bending your elbows. - Keep your core firm throughout the movement.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Plyo Push-Up: which muscles does it work?
Plyo Push-Up mainly works: Chest, Triceps. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii, Rectus abdominis.
What is Plyo Push-Up good for?
The plyo push-up explodes off the floor. It builds upper-body power and fast-twitch strength.
How do you do Plyo Push-Up with proper form?
- Propel yourself with enough force to lift your hands off the floor. - Land softly, bending your elbows. - Keep your core firm throughout the movement.
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