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StrengthIntermediate

Plank to Push-Up

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Abdominals, Forearms, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start in forearm plank position, body straight, core engaged.

  2. 2

    Place one hand (e.g., right) on floor where elbow was.

  3. 3

    Push up with that hand while placing other hand (left) on floor.

  4. 4

    Extend both arms into high plank (push-up) position.

  5. 5

    Lower back down one forearm at a time (e.g., right then left) to return to forearm plank.

  6. 6

    Repeat, leading with opposite arm on next rep.