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Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

How to do the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebells

Step by step

How to do the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

  1. 1

    Place a kettlebell on the floor. Place yourself in a pushup position, on your toes with one hand on the ground and one hand holding the kettlebell, with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Begin by lowering yourself as low as you can, keeping your back straight.

  3. 3

    Quickly and forcefully reverse direction, pushing yourself up to the other side of the kettlebell, switching hands as you do so. Continue the movement by descending and repeating the movement back and forth.

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FAQ

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups: common questions

What muscles does the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups work?

The Plyo Kettlebell Pushups primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups suitable for beginners?

The Plyo Kettlebell Pushups is an expert-level exercise. It demands well-developed strength, mobility and technique, so it suits experienced lifters more than beginners.

What equipment do I need for the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups?

To do the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups you'll need one or more kettlebells.

Is the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups a compound or isolation exercise?

The Plyo Kettlebell Pushups is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Plyo Kettlebell Pushups with correct form?

Place a kettlebell on the floor. Place yourself in a pushup position, on your toes with one hand on the ground and one hand holding the kettlebell, with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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