The pushup to side plank is a compound bodyweight exercise that combines a traditional pushup with a rotational movement into a side plank. This exercise targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders, chest, and tricep, and challenges core stability and balance.
Also Works
ShouldersChestTriceps
How to Perform
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Start in a pushup position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
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Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.
3
Push back up to the starting position.
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Shift your weight onto your left hand and rotate your body to the right, lifting your right arm towards the ceiling.
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Hold the side plank position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
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Repeat the pushup and side plank on the opposite side.
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Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.