Push Up to Side Plank

Push Up to Side Plank — Start position
Start position
Push Up to Side Plank — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • abdominals
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Get into pushup position on the toes with your hands just outside of shoulder width.

  2. Perform a pushup by allowing the elbows to flex. As you descend, keep your body straight.

  3. 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.

  4. Lower the arm back to the floor for another pushup and then twist to the other side.

  5. Repeat the series, alternating each side, for 10 or more reps.

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