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Push-up and rotation

A push-up followed by a rotation into a side plank, combining upper-body pressing with core and shoulder stability.

AdvancedNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Lower your chest toward the floor and press back up.
  3. At the top, shift onto one hand and turn sideways, reaching your free arm to the ceiling.
  4. Return to the plank, do another push-up, and rotate to the other side.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep your hips lifted and stacked in the side plank.
  • Pivot onto the edges of your feet as you rotate.
  • Follow your top hand with your eyes.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: strongBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: moderateHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ChestShouldersTricepsObliquesAbs

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