Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
a.k.a. Plyometric Push-Up
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of a Push-Up is unique. Here is how: you explosively push off | and alternate between landing between | and landing onto two aerobic platforms. This exercise is a good compound movement that involves an explosive movement. The explosive movement builds the fast-twitch muscles in your chest. Building fast-twitch muscles allows your chest to lift heavier weights at an efficient speed.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.
2) Locate a movable flat bench.
3) Obtain two aerobic platforms.
4) Position the aerobic platforms parallel to each other about shoulder-width apart.
5) Position the moveable bench across the ends of the aerobic platforms.
6) Get into push-up position,
7) ...with your hands on the floor between the aerobic platforms.
8) Your arms should be fully extended, with your elbows locked.
9) Bring your feet upward and onto the bench, with your toes bent on the pad.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Keeping your head and body straight and balancing with your bent toes, gradually lower your upper body...
3) ...until your chest is level with the platforms.
4) Then, explosively push your torso up and widen your hands so they land on the platforms.
5) Then, push up...
6) ...until your arms are fully extended and your elbows locked.
7) Repeat reps for a full set.
Proper Form
Pay special attention to following proper form by...
Keep your back, legs and head straight,
Gear Advice
Some guys choose to wear a weighted vest when doing this exercise. It is optional and we have an entire video covering their use and advantages. If you want to add extra resistance to this exercise, we have listed a link below to the SKLZ brand Weighted Vest - which you can order from Amazon dot com.
Gear You'll Need
| Brand | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SKLZ Weighted Vest | $80.99 |
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