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Plyometric push-up

Hands under shoulders, body tight, press the floor away fast.

Muscles

Primary
chest
Supporting
triceps, front delts

Mechanics

Pattern
power
Equipment
bodyweight
Geometry
90° Alignment
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Chest drives the pop while the landing returns softly to control.
Progression
Add height only when the landing stays quiet and stacked.
Regression
Use incline hands or fast regular push-ups.

Watch for

  • Sagging hips
  • Landing with locked elbows

Substitutions

  • Deficit push-up
  • Broad jump
  • Push-up
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