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Spiderman push-up

A push-up where you draw one knee out toward your elbow at the bottom, adding core and hip work to every rep.

AdvancedNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the floor.
  3. At the bottom, swing one knee out to the side toward the elbow on the same side.
  4. Return the foot, press back up, and use the other knee on the next rep.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep your hips low and level as the knee comes forward.
  • Let your foot hover just above the floor as it travels.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: strongBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: moderateHip flexors: moderateOuter 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
ChestTricepsShouldersObliquesHip flexors

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