TECHNIQUE: Feet are hip width apart with toes pointed. Core is active with a neutral spine. Start with one arm on the medicine ball and the other hand shoulder width from the med ball. Perform the pushup by actively retracting your scapula and pushing forcefully through the chest and triceps to create power. As you explode up from the pushup, alternate the anchor hand and the hand on the med ball and then repeat the pushup movement. ADVANTAGES: The plyometric med ball pushup works core, shoulders, chest, stability, in a strength and conditioning movement. FAULTS: Forearm does not stay vertical resulting in altered shoulder mechanics. Core is not fully engaged for low back flexion. SCALING: Movement can be scaled without the plyometric version. The movement can be also performed with one medball in a static position. ONLINE TRAINING: www.sandandsteelfitness.com/online-training EXERCISE DATABASE: www.sandandsteelfitness.com/exercise-database PERSONAL TRAINING www.sandandsteelfitness.com/personal-training

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