Hand Release Push-Up
Intermediate push None
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Lower to the floor, briefly lift hands, then push back up. Forces a dead stop — no elastic rebound. Develops raw pushing power.
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Lower to floor and briefly lift hands off the ground
Re-plant hands and push back up
Forces a dead stop — no elastic energy used
Good foundation for developing clapping push-ups