How to Do the Drop Push

Intermediate · Other · Targets Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

How to perform it

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.

Muscles worked

The Drop Push primarily targets your Chest, with support from your Shoulders, Triceps. You'll need other.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Drop Push slots into a plan built for your goal — sets, reps and progression auto-suggested, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly review that adapts what comes next.