Medicine Ball Plyo Push-up (male)

Medicine Ball Plyo Push-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place a medicine ball in front of you while getting into a traditional push-up position
  • 2Place one hand on the medicine ball while the other is on the floor
  • 3Lower your body towards the floor while keeping your body straight
  • 4Push your body back up in an explosive movement switching hands on the medicine ball in mid-air
  • 5Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your belly squeezed tight (core engaged) throughout the move
  • Avoid any curving in your back by maintaining proper form
  • Try to touch your chest to the medicine ball or floor on each rep for a full range movement
  • If it’s too challenging, balance both hands on the medicine ball instead of switching

Medicine Ball Plyo Push-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs