GymPlan AIPlyo Kettlebell Pushups
Plyo Kettlebell Pushups is an expert compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders and triceps.
How to do the plyo kettlebell pushups
- 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.
- Begin by lowering yourself as low as you can, keeping your back straight.
- 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.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
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What muscles does the plyo kettlebell pushups work?
It mainly works your chest; your shoulders and triceps assist.
How many sets and reps of plyo kettlebell pushups should I do?
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
Is the plyo kettlebell pushups good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.