Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

Chest

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

LevelExpert EquipmentKettlebell MechanicCompound ForcePush

An explosive push-up with your hands on kettlebells, adding a plyometric element for chest and arm power.

Strength

Primary musclesChest

Secondary musclesShoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 18–29 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked11 %

Effort during a set6.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Place two kettlebells on the floor shoulder width apart and grip the handles.
2Set up in a plank with your body in a straight line.
3Brace your core.

How to perform

1Lower your chest between the kettlebells by bending your elbows.
2Push explosively so your hands lift slightly off the handles.
3Land softly back on the handles with your elbows bent slightly.
4Reset and repeat.