Many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purists prioritize technique over strength. Without entering that debate, one fact remains: to be the best grappler you can be, you need to get stronger.
Set-up, bracing, violence of action, and order of operations will all equally govern the success of this drill. Pay attention, and move like you mean it- nothing casual here.
Airplane push-up- plyometric or otherwise- simply begins and end with chest/ hips on the ground and hands off the ground; Maintain tension and position, and move with intent.
The goal should be a pace and effort level that leaves you struggling to complete sets of push-ups the simpler the drill, the more important the intent.
The goal is both strengthening our command over the mace, and reinforcing the difference between the correct starting position (holster) and an incorrect one (arms extended).
Detail position, put your adult pants on, and complete each piece of the puzzle with power and focus; Soft equals sketchy, and listless equals useless.
There is nothing passive about this piece. Each set of lift should pose a significant challenge and should require attentiveness and violence, just like the heavier barbell lifts above.
Transition fluidly and immediately from row hold to push-up, no matter what your arms are trying to tell you; If organized properly, they are but a piece of the “pushing” puzzle.
