Boost upper body strength and explosiveness with the Explosive Push Up. This exercise works out your chest, arms, and shoulders by pushing off the ground with maximum power, momentarily lifting your hands off the ground.
Start in a standard push-up position, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and fingers pointing forwards.
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Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, keeping your body in a straight line.
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In a swift, powerful motion, push yourself off the floor hard enough that both your hands leave the floor. At the top of the push-up, you should be able to clap your hands before landing.
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Land back gently, absorbing the impact by bending your elbows in a controlled manner.
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Keep your core engaged and body straight in order to protect your spine. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Start in a standard push-up position, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and fingers pointing forwards.
Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, keeping your body in a straight line.
In a swift, powerful motion, push yourself off the floor hard enough that both your hands leave the floor. At the top of the push-up, you should be able to clap your hands before landing.
Land back gently, absorbing the impact by bending your elbows in a controlled manner.
Keep your core engaged and body straight in order to protect your spine. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Equipment needed
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Barbell
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Bosu
Box
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Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
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Strength distributions
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