Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Shoulders, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your body straight from head to heels, one hand placed on a weight (like a dumbbell or kettlebell) and the other hand on the floor.
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Lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows tucked slightly and your core engaged.
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Explosively push off the floor and the weight, generating enough force to lift both hands off the ground.
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While airborne, quickly switch your hand positions so the hand that was on the weight lands on the floor, and the hand that was on the floor lands on the weight.
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Land softly in the new push-up position, immediately lowering into the next repetition.
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Continue alternating sides with each explosive push-up.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Explosive Crossover Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
