Push Up to Side Plank

Strength · Beginner · Chest

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Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Body only
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Chest

Also works: Abs, Shoulders, Triceps

How to do itPush Up to Side Plank

  1. 1Get into pushup position on the toes with your hands just outside of shoulder width.
  2. 2Perform a pushup by allowing the elbows to flex. As you descend, keep your body straight.
  3. 3Do 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. 4Lower the arm back to the floor for another pushup and then twist to the other side.
  5. 5Repeat the series, alternating each side, for 10 or more reps.

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