Plyometric push-up

Bodyweight

Also called clap push-up, explosive push-up

Plyometric push-up, start positionPlyometric push-up, end position
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From the top of a push-up, push hard enough to leave the floor, land softly with the hands, and lower into the next rep.

  1. Land soft, elbows slightly bent
  2. Keep strict form on each rep
  3. Stop when form breaks

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
None

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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