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Exercise

Drop Push

Also known as: drop pushup, depth drop pushup, plyo drop pushup, elevated drop pushup

Drop Push — position 1Drop Push — position 2

Drop Push is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryPlyometrics

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Drop Push: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Middle chest
Secondary
Anterior deltoidTriceps lateral head

How to do it

  1. Position low boxes or other platforms 2-3 feet apart.
  2. Move to a pushup position between them, supporting yourself by placing your hands on the boxes.
  3. With good posture, drop from the platforms by pressing up and moving your hands to shoulder width, cushioning your landing by absorbing the impact through the arm.

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Suspended Push-Up
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Svend Press
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Alternatives with other equipment

Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
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Middle chest
Dumbbell Bench Press
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Middle chest
Pushups
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Chest Push (multiple response)
Medicine ball
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Plyo Kettlebell Pushups
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Bench Press - With Bands
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