Power · Level 3

Plyo push-up

Push-up with a push so strong your hands leave the floor.

Suggested dose
3 × 5 rep · 75s rest
Equipment
No equipment
Works
Chest, Triceps, Deltoids
Pattern
Push, Plyometrics

How to do it

  1. High plank.
  2. Lower under control and push explosively until your hands leave the floor.
  3. Land with soft elbows.

Key points

  • Quality over quantity
  • Variation: hands on a chair

Common mistakes

  • Landing with locked elbows

Why it helps your tennis

Fast pushing power.

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