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Plyo Push-Up

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Plyo Push-Up.

HardMiddle chest

About this exercise

The Plyometric Push-Up is an explosive bodyweight exercise that trains chest power and fast-twitch muscle fibers. By driving the hands off the floor at the top of each rep, it develops upper-body reactive strength and neuromuscular coordination.

How to Perform

  • Begin in a standard push-up position with hands shoulder-width apart and body in a straight line
  • Lower your chest toward the floor under control
  • Explosively push through your palms so your hands leave the floor
  • Land with soft elbows to absorb the impact and immediately transition into the next rep
  • Keep your core braced and hips level throughout every repetition
  • Control your breathing: inhale on the way down, exhale forcefully on the push

Muscle Activation

Primary
Middle chest
Secondary
BicepsTricepsFront shouldersInner forearmUpper chest

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Plyo Push-Up

The Plyo Push-Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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