Target Muscle

    Chest

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ChestBody Weight

    Drop Push Up

    The drop push up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals and also works the tricep and shoulders. It involves lowering the chest towards the ground in a plank position, dropping the knees to the ground at the bottom, and then pushing back up.

    Also Works

    TricepsShoulders

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.

    3. 3

      Once your chest is just above the ground, quickly drop your knees to the ground.

    4. 4

      Push yourself back up to the starting position by extending your arms.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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