Plyo Push-up

Technique

How to perform Plyo Push-up

1. Start on your hands and toes with the hands around shoulder width and the body held in one line.
2. Bend the elbows and lower the chest toward the floor without letting the hips sag.
3. Reverse the motion into a fast, forceful press until both hands briefly leave the floor.
4. Bring the palms back to their original position and absorb the landing by bending the elbows.
5. Keep the trunk controlled as you reset or continue into the next repetition.
6. Stop the set when push-off or landing control deteriorates; an optional clap is not required for this exercise.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.