Corkscrew Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Corkscrew Push-up
How to: Corkscrew Push up
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- As you lower your body, rotate your torso to one side, bringing one elbow towards your opposite knee.
- Push back up to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to sag.
- Not engaging the core.
- Focusing too much on arm movement rather than the entire body.
Modifications
- Do the push-ups on your knees to reduce intensity.
- Perform them with a wide stance for better stability.
Tips
- Maintain a straight body line throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to prevent your hips from sagging or rotating too much.
- Exhale as you push up and inhale as you lower your body.
Corkscrew Push up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
push-up
obliques
pectoralis major