Plyometrics are hard but fun because it requires you to use your body weight while doing challenging movements. An exercise that is known as being plyometric means that the muscle is being stretched before it is being shortened (worked).
This form of a push-up involves plyometrics because of the falling and pushing motion. Try out it and see what you think!
Muscles Used
-Pectoralis (chest)
-Core: abdominals, obliques, mid/lower back
-Deltoids and trapezius (shoulders and upper back)
-Biceps and triceps
-Hamstrings
Daily Use of Muscles
-Reaching/pulling/pushing
-Laughing/coughing
-Throwing/catching
-Kicking/walking/running
-Sitting/standing
Things To Remember
-This exercise is meant to do with a partner; if you don't have a partner, do what the girl does in the video by just changing your hand position
-Keep hips in line with the body; refrain from sticking them out or letting them sag
-Refrain from letting your head drop or turn; try to keep it in line with your spine
-Keep hands directly below shoulders
-Be sure to pull your belly button into your spine for stability
-Breathe!
-Try 3 sets of 4-6 reps
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