Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps.
Place the steps just outside of your shoulders, and place your feet on top of the box so that you are in an incline pushup position, your hands just inside the steps. This will be your starting position.
Begin by bending at the elbows to lower your body, quickly reversing position to push your body off of the ground. As you leave the ground, move your hands onto the steps, bending your elbows to absorb the impact.
Repeat the motion to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Incline Push-Up Depth Jump is beginner and uses other. Choose Incline Push-Up Depth Jump if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.