ChestIntermediate

Drop Push

Plyometrics movement using Other.

Primary muscle: Chest
Secondary muscles: Shoulders, Triceps
Force: Push
Movement pattern: Compound
Movement category: Plyometric

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ChestSupporting Shoulders, Triceps

Movement instructions

Set up, move with control, and reassess.

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.

Technique guidance

Breathe, avoid common faults, and train safely.

Breathing

Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.

Common mistakes

Landing stiffly or noisily instead of absorbing force under control.
Letting the knees collapse inward on takeoff or landing.
Continuing after jump height or landing quality deteriorates.

Safety

Use a clear, non-slip landing area and begin with a lower-impact variation.
Stop the set when takeoff or landing control deteriorates.
Inspect the implement and clear its movement path before starting.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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