An expert strength exercise done with a kettlebells that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. 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.
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Primary
Chest
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
expert
Plyo Kettlebell Pushups demonstration
Plyo Kettlebell Pushups, starting positionPlyo Kettlebell Pushups, finishing position
How to Perform
1Place 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.
2Begin by lowering yourself as low as you can, keeping your back straight.
3Quickly 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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Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
