This variation of the pushup is great for athletes increasing their explosive upper body power. Its also quite an effective cardio exercise as well, as each rep is completed with maximum force. While this is probably considered more of an advanced exercise, beginners are welcomed to try, especially if its your goal to increase upper body strength.
(1) Begin in a basic pushup position (“bridge”)
(2) Lower yourself in a controlled manner to the ground
(3) After reaching the lowest point of the pushup, use your maximum force to push your chest as far away from the floor as you possibly can
(4) Brace yourself (landing as controlled as possible on your hands)
(5) Once your body control is stable, you may begin the next rep
Tips – Be sure that your body is under control before performing the next rep. Beginners don’t worry as much about how high you are able to push your hands off the ground. Focus on the bracing and controlling your body when landing (you don’t want your face to land on the ground!).
Increased difficulty – Perform a hand clap when exploding off of the ground, before landing back on the ground.
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