Push Up to Side Plank
How to do the Push Up to Side Plank with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Body Only
How to do the Push Up to Side Plank
- 1
Get into pushup position on the toes with your hands just outside of shoulder width.
- 2
Perform a pushup by allowing the elbows to flex. As you descend, keep your body straight.
- 3
Do one pushup and as you come up, shift your weight on the left side of the body, twist to the side while bringing the right arm up towards the ceiling in a side plank.
- 4
Lower the arm back to the floor for another pushup and then twist to the other side.
- 5
Repeat the series, alternating each side, for 10 or more reps.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Push Up to Side Plank set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your chest volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Push Up to Side Plank fits
The Push Up to Side Plank shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Push Up to Side Plank: common questions
What muscles does the Push Up to Side Plank work?
The Push Up to Side Plank primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Abs, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Push Up to Side Plank suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Push Up to Side Plank is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Push Up to Side Plank?
None. The Push Up to Side Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Push Up to Side Plank a compound or isolation exercise?
The Push Up to Side Plank is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Push Up to Side Plank with correct form?
Get into pushup position on the toes with your hands just outside of shoulder width. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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