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Elevated plyo push-ups
Plyo push-ups surélevées
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- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Muscles
- Chest, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Bench
Description
Perform explosive push-ups with feet elevated to increase difficulty.
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Instructions
- 1Place the feet on a stable bench and the hands slightly wider than shoulder-width on the floor, then align the head, hips, and heels.
- 2Lower the chest under control with the elbows angled diagonally and the trunk braced.
- 3Press forcefully so the hands leave the floor, replace them under the shoulders, and absorb the landing by bending the elbows.
Common Mistakes
- Using an unstable or excessively high support for the feet.
- Allowing the hips to drop and the lower back to overarch because of the decline.
- Landing on locked arms or attempting a clap without enough height.
Tips
- Place the feet on a stable bench and the hands slightly wider than shoulder-width on the floor, then align the head, hips, and heels.
- Lower the chest under control with the elbows angled diagonally and the trunk braced.
- Press forcefully so the hands leave the floor, replace them under the shoulders, and absorb the landing by bending the elbows.
Equipment
BodyweightBench
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