Kettlebell Plyo Pushup
Description
This exercise involves performing a pushup while holding onto kettlebells, and then explosively pushing up and jumping onto the kettlebells. It is a challenging plyometric exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Plyo Pushup Instructions
- Start in a pushup position with one hand on a kettlebell and the other hand on the ground.
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your core engaged and your elbows close to your body.
- As you push yourself back up, explosively lift your hand off the kettlebell and switch hands, placing the other hand on the kettlebell.
- Lower yourself down again, this time with the opposite hand on the kettlebell.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Kettlebell Plyo Pushup Form & Visual
Kettlebell Plyo Pushup Benefits
- Increases upper body strength
- Improves explosive power
- Engages core muscles for stability
- Challenges coordination and balance
- Burns calories and promotes weight loss
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Kettlebell Plyo Pushup Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Shoulder muscles (deltoids)
- Triceps
- Core muscles (abdominals and lower back)
- Leg muscles (quadriceps and glutes)
Kettlebell Plyo Pushup Variations & Alternatives
- Kettlebell Plyo Pushup with one hand on the kettlebell and the other hand on the ground
- Kettlebell Plyo Pushup with both hands on the kettlebell
- Kettlebell Plyo Pushup with a clap in between each rep
- Kettlebell Plyo Pushup with a jump onto a box or bench after each rep
- Kettlebell Plyo Pushup with a knee tuck or mountain climber in between each rep
