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Plyo push up

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Plyo push up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps, front delts, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront deltsAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
  3. 3Push explosively off the ground, using your chest muscles to propel your upper body off the ground.
  4. 4Land softly with your hands back in the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Kettlebell plyo push-upKettlebell
  • Clap push upBodyweight
  • Incline push up depth jumpBodyweight
  • Weighted drop push upWeight plate

Easier variations

  • Incline push up depth jumpBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell plyo push-upKettlebell
  • Weighted drop push upWeight plate
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