Exercises / Intermediate
Molotov push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
- Upper Chest
- Abs
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a push-up position, lower until your arms form a 90-degree angle and let your forearms drop to the ground, slightly moving your body backwards.
Rise back up to the 90-degree arm position, slightly moving your body forward and explosively extend your arms to separate your hands from the floor and give a clap.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
Upper Chest
Abs
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity30
- Technique35
- Cardio15
- Mobility20
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