Cardio · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Push To Run
The 'push to run' exercise combines a push-up with a running-in-place motion, alternating knees towards the chest in a plank position. This movement elevates the heart rate and challenges both upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Cardio
How to do Push To Run, step by step
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.
- Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- Quickly bring one knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring the other knee towards your chest.
- Continue alternating knees as fast as you can while maintaining good form.
- Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Push To Run mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Push To Run in SPLYT
Push To Run is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
