Push Up to Side Plank

The Push Up to Side Plank is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Chest.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Push 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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