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Explosive Push-Up exercise illustration

Explosive Push-Up

A push up pressed so hard the hands leave the floor, for explosive power in the chest and arms.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Plyometrics
Pattern
Horizontal push
Mainly works
Chest and triceps
Also
Front delts and abdominals

Cues

  1. Body in one straight line
  2. Press hard so the hands lift
  3. Land softly