EXPLOSIVE CROSSOVER PUSHUP
Explosive crossover pushup
Difficulty level: Advanced
Equipment: Weight plates
Muscles involved: Triceps ยท Pecs ยท Delts
Focus: Strength ยท Power
Steps
STEP 1
Place a weight plate on the floor and begin in a traditional push-up position with one hand on the weight plate and the other on the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
STEP 2
Lower yourself to the floor, and then explosively push up so your hands come off the floor.
STEP 3
Land with the other hand on the weight plate and back in the top of push-up position.
Tips
Brace your core throughout the entire exercise.
Do not let your elbows flare too far out to the side.
Perform the push-ups through a full range of motion
Difficulty level: Advanced
Equipment: Weight plates
Muscles involved: Triceps ยท Pecs ยท Delts
Focus: Strength ยท Power
Steps
STEP 1
Place a weight plate on the floor and begin in a traditional push-up position with one hand on the weight plate and the other on the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
STEP 2
Lower yourself to the floor, and then explosively push up so your hands come off the floor.
STEP 3
Land with the other hand on the weight plate and back in the top of push-up position.
Tips
Brace your core throughout the entire exercise.
Do not let your elbows flare too far out to the side.
Perform the push-ups through a full range of motion
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