Plyo Push Up

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Learn how to do the Plyo Push Up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Shoulders, Core.

Plyo Push Up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Plyo Push Up

Follow these steps to perform the Plyo Push Up with correct form:

  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.

Plyo Push Up Muscles Worked

Primary

pectorals

Secondary

tricepsshoulderscore

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
chest
Category
Main

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