Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Plyometric Push-Up.
An advanced bodyweight exercise that combines a standard push-up with a maximal-effort explosive push-off, propelling the hands off the ground at the top of each rep. It develops upper-body power, fast-twitch muscle fibre recruitment, and reactive strength in the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
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The Plyometric 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.