Plyo Push-Up

The push-up driven hard enough for the hands to leave the floor, then caught on bent elbows; no clap, so all the effort goes into height and a soft landing.

How to do it

Setup

High plank, hands under the shoulders, body braced in one line.

Steps

  1. Lower the chest quickly but under control.
  2. Explode up until the hands leave the floor.
  3. Land on soft elbows and sink straight into the next rep.

Common mistakes

Landing on locked elbows: always land into the bend. Hips piking to get the hands up: the push comes from the chest and arms, the body stays one line. Grinding out reps once the height drops: stop the set there.

Breathing

Sharp exhale on the drive.

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