GymPlan AIIncline Push-Up Depth Jump
Incline Push-Up Depth Jump is a beginner compound plyometrics that mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders and triceps.
How to do the incline push-up depth jump
- For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps.
- Place the steps just outside of your shoulders, and place your feet on top of the box so that you are in an incline pushup position, your hands just inside the steps. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by bending at the elbows to lower your body, quickly reversing position to push your body off of the ground. As you leave the ground, move your hands onto the steps, bending your elbows to absorb the impact.
- Repeat the motion to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
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What muscles does the incline push-up depth jump work?
It mainly works your chest; your shoulders and triceps assist.
How many sets and reps of incline push-up depth jump should I do?
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
Is the incline push-up depth jump good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.