
Push Up To Side Plank
Start in a pushup stance with hands just outside shoulder width. After each pushup, twist into a side plank with one arm reaching to the ceiling.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 6
Form sequence
01 · start
Get into pushup position on the toes with your hands just outside of shoulder width.
02 · pushup
Perform a pushup by allowing the elbows to flex. As you descend, keep your body straight.
03 · rotate · Key step
Do one pushup and as you come up, shift your weight on the left side of the body, twist to the side while bringing the right arm up towards the ceiling in a side plank.
04 · other side
Lower the arm back to the floor for another pushup and then twist to the other side.
05 · repeat
Repeat the series, alternating each side, for 10 or more reps.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Rectus Abdominis
Secondary · 152 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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