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Push Up, Twisting |
Type: Chest |
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The push up with rotation adds another element to the standard push up which makes it much more challenging. It's not necessarily that difficult but it will challenge balance & coordination in addition to working the chest, arms and core abdominal muscles. Below you'll find a video guide & step by step instructions for the twisting push up.
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Chest
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Core Triceps
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Push Up, Twisting Steps:
Adopt the standard push up position
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Pull in the abdominals tight and keep the pelvis straight
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Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise
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Bend at the elbows to lower the body towards the floor.
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Pause briefly & push back to the start position by extending the elbows.
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At the point the arms are fully extended, rotate the trunk to one side
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As you do so, raise the arm on the same side outwards and upwards
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The whole body should be side on with weight supported on the opposite arm
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Return to the start position and repeat for the opposite side
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Top Tip:Keep the back straight throughout the whole movement. Once form begins to fail then stop.
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