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How to do Kettlebell Plyo Push-up

The kettlebell plyo push-up is an explosive push-up variation performed with hands on kettlebells, targeting the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core. It requires significant upper body strength, stability, and coordination, as well as explosive power to lift the hands off the kettlebells and land safely.

Kettlebell Plyo Push-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Shoulders and Core
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Advanced
Category
Chest

How to do Kettlebell Plyo Push-up, step by step

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands on the kettlebells, shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Push through your hands explosively, lifting your hands off the kettlebells and extending your arms fully.
  4. Land softly back on the kettlebells and immediately lower your chest back down for the next repetition.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell Plyo Push-up works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps, shoulders and core.

Track Kettlebell Plyo Push-up in SPLYT

Kettlebell Plyo Push-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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