Push-up to Side Plank (female)

Push-up to Side Plank demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Starting in a high plank position, perform a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering yourself down
  • 2As you push back up to high plank position, rotate your body to one side forming a side plank
  • 3Raise your upper arm towards the ceiling, keeping it straight
  • 4Return to your starting position and repeat the push-up
  • 5Perform the side plank on the opposite side and keep alternating

Tips:

  • Maintain your body straight throughout the exercise
  • Breath in as you lower yourself, breath out as you push yourself up and rotate
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise
  • Keep your movements as controlled as possible

Push-up to Side Plank Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs