Marco Borges, Lifestyle Coach | Plyometric push-up
Posted on Tue, May. 13, 2008
MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
To do a plyometric push-up, get into a regular push-up position with your feet together and your hands firmly on the floor, shoulder width apart.
Plyometric exercises produce fast, explosive movements. Although they are used primarily by athletes, they can be useful in everyday life. This movement targets the muscles of the chest, triceps, shoulders and core.
Get into a regular push-up position with your feet together and your hands firmly on the floor, shoulder width apart. Inhale as you lower yourself to the ground. (Your chest should be close to the floor without touching it.)
Quickly exhale as you push up explosively so that your hands leave the floor. Do three sets of 10.
Key points: Keep your core engaged and your back straight.
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