The Push-Up To Side Plank exercise is a compound movement that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles. This exercise combines the traditional push-up with a side plank, adding an extra challenge for your core and stability muscles.
How to perform
Step by step instructions:1. Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
2. Lower yourself down into a push-up, keeping your elbows close to your body and lowering your chest towards the floor.
3. Push yourself back up to the starting position.
4. From the plank position, shift your weight onto your right hand and rotate your body to the left side, stacking your feet on top of each other.
5. Lift your left arm towards the ceiling, coming into a side plank position.
6. Hold the side plank for a few seconds, then return to the plank position.
7. Repeat the push-up, then rotate to the right side and perform a side plank on the right side.
8. Continue alternating between push-ups and side planks for the desired number of repetitions.
Note: Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and prevent your hips from sagging. You can modify this exercise by performing the push-up on your knees or starting with a side plank from the knees for beginners.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.