Plyometric Pushups
To perform plyometric pushups, start by getting into the standard pushup position. Bend your elbows to lower yourself down as you normally would, stopping when your chest is just a few inches above the floor.
From the bottom position, forcefully push yourself up so that your hands lift off of the floor for a second, then return to the starting position and repeat the movement.
Tips
* When your hands land back on the floor, ensure that you keep a slight bend in your elbows to relieve stress on your joints. If you have a history of joint problems, you may want to avoid this exercise altogether and try some of the other variations of pushups that are listed.
* Clapping your hands while they are in the air, as some guys try to do, is neither useful nor safe. This will only make it more difficult to reposition your hands as you land and thus, increase your risk of injury.
* Use this movement sparingly, considering it can be hard on the joints. This exercise should really just be used as a fun and different way to challenge yourself once in a while. Perform it no more than once a week.
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