Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a push-up position with your feet elevated on a sturdy surface, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the floor.
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Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
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Shift your weight to one side, moving your torso over the hand on that side.
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Bend the elbow of the side you shifted towards, lowering your chest towards the floor while keeping the other arm relatively straight.
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Push back up from that side, extending your arm to return to the elevated plank position.
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Immediately shift your weight to the opposite side, moving your torso over the other hand.
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Bend the elbow of this side, lowering your chest towards the floor.
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Push back up, extending your arm to return to the elevated plank position, completing one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Feet-elevated Side-to-Side Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
