Grasshopper Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Teres Major, Quadriceps, Adductor Longus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Gluteus Maximus, Deltoid Posterior, Sartorius, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Grasshopper Push-Up
How to: Grasshopper Push up
- Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your elbows to lower your body to the ground while rotating to bring one knee toward your elbow.
- Push back up to the start position, returning to a plank.
- Repeat the movement, alternating sides.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the body in a straight line.
- Letting hips sag or rise too high.
- Not fully extending elbows at the top of the movement.
Modifications
- Knees can be placed on the ground to reduce the load.
- Perform the push-up on an elevated surface to decrease difficulty.
Tips
- Ensure you maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Avoid sagging your hips down or lifting them too high.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Grasshopper Push up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
push-up
waist
bodyweight
muscle endurance