Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Push-up To Side Plank
The push-up to side plank is a compound bodyweight exercise that combines a traditional push-up with a rotational movement into a side plank. This exercise targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders, chest, and triceps, and challenges core stability and balance.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Push-up To Side Plank, step by step
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your core engaged.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Shift your weight onto your left hand and rotate your body to the right, lifting your right arm towards the ceiling.
- Hold the side plank position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the push-up and side plank on the opposite side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Push-up To Side Plank in SPLYT
Push-up To Side Plank 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.
