Explosive Straight Arm

This is similar to a bent arm variation, however places greater emphasis on your chest and shoulder muscles, as well as a higher impact on your joints.

Dependant upon your upper body strength, perform this exercise in your chosen press - up style, however throughout the movement keep your arm straight, with hands parallel to the floor.

In your chosen position, explode upwards, keeping your arms straight, aiming to take both hands 2 - 12 inches off the floor.

Upon landing aim to repeat the movement, concentrating on minimal contact with the floor, using the explosive power of your chest and triceps to create uplift. If you find this method of instant repeats to difficult, remain in the straight arm position for 2 - 5 seconds and then repeat, aiming for maximum height each time.

To protect your wrists, you may decide to land on a thick exercise mat, or reduce the workload by placing your knees on the floor.