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Exercises / Explosive push up

Explosive push up GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ChestMusculus pectoralis major
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 2.37 seconds

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Part of the push-up pack, all 14 push-up variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

Get the push-up pack, $29Whole library, $249

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GET one exercise
curl https://api.exercisegif.com/v1/exercises/explosive-push-up \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

Returns the exercise with GIF, WebP and MP4 links for both figures. Docs

How to do a explosive push up

  1. Start in a standard push-up position with proper form and engage your core
  2. Lower your body slowly and under control until your chest nearly touches the ground
  3. Explosively push up through your hands with maximum force to propel your upper body off the ground
  4. Keep your hands ready to catch yourself as you land softly back in the starting position
  5. Maintain straight body alignment throughout the entire movement
  6. Rest adequately between repetitions to maintain explosive power

Form tips

  • Land softly with slightly bent elbows to absorb impact and protect your joints
  • Focus on generating maximum power from the bottom position rather than rushing through repetitions
  • Master regular push-ups with perfect form before attempting explosive variations
  • Stop immediately if you experience any wrist, shoulder, or chest discomfort
  • Progress gradually by starting with smaller explosive movements before attempting full airtime

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