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Explosive Crossover Pushup
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
This is a multi-joint exercise to strengthen your body. The explosive crossover pushup uses nothing more than your own bodyweight. It targets the chest, arms, and abs and stabilizes your spine.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Place the weight plate on the floor and start doing traditional pushups with one hand on the weight plate and the other on the floor. Your body should make a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. -
Step 2
Lower yourself to the floor, and then push up to lift your hands off the floor. -
Step 3
Land with your other hand on the plate and return to the top pushup position.
Muscle Groups
Explosive Crossover Pushup targets Delts, Pecs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Perform pushups with a full range of motion.
- Do not spread your elbows too far to the sides.
- Tighten your core muscles throughout the exercise.
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