drop push up
drop push up — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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drop push up

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  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.

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