Front Plank to Push-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Core
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps, Chest, Shoulders, Back
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Plank to Push-up
How to: Front Plank to Push-up
- Begin in a front plank position, resting on your forearms.
- Push up onto your hands, straightening your arms into a push-up position.
- Lower back down to your forearms to return to the plank position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting hips sag or rise too high.
- Not fully extending arms during push-up.
- Forgetting to maintain core engagement.
Modifications
- Knee plank for beginners.
- Perform push-ups on an elevated surface to reduce difficulty.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to avoid sagging.
- Breathe steadily and do not rush through the movements.
Tags
core
strength
plank
push-up
intermediate
bodyweight