push-up to side plank
push-up to side plank — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, shoulders, chest, triceps

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push-up to side plank

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulderschesttriceps

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.

  3. 3

    Push back up to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Shift your weight onto your left hand and rotate your body to the right, lifting your right arm towards the ceiling.

  5. 5

    Hold the side plank position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the push-up and side plank on the opposite side.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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