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    Push-Up Progression

    Push-Up Progression

    Calisthenics
    Intermediate
    3 routines

    Intermediate 10-minute calisthenics circuits that progress push-up mechanics, scapular control, and core stability.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Foundations & Scapular Control

    Technique-focused circuit to groove mechanics and build time under tension.

    Intermediate
    16 mins
    32 Kcal
    Push-up (wall)

    Push-up (wall)

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Incline Push-up (on bench)

    Incline Push-up (on bench)

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Kneeling Push-up

    Kneeling Push-up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Scapula Push-Up

    Scapula Push-Up

    1 sets
    10 reps
    15s rest
    Push-Up Plus

    Push-Up Plus

    1 sets
    10 reps
    15s rest
    Isometric Hold Push-up

    Isometric Hold Push-up

    1 sets
    0 reps
    15s rest
    Kneeling Shoulder Tap

    Kneeling Shoulder Tap

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Front Plank

    Front Plank

    1 sets
    0 reps
    15s rest
    Close Grip Push up

    Close Grip Push up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest

    Day 2 — Strength & Core Integration

    Stronger variations with integrated core control and anti-rotation.

    Intermediate
    16 mins
    33 Kcal
    Close-Grip Push-up

    Close-Grip Push-up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Wide Hand Push up

    Wide Hand Push up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Negative Push-up

    Negative Push-up

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Push-up to Side Plank

    Push-up to Side Plank

    1 sets
    6 reps
    15s rest
    Shoulder Tap Push up

    Shoulder Tap Push up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Incline Scapula Push-up

    Incline Scapula Push-up

    1 sets
    10 reps
    15s rest
    Hollow Hold

    Hollow Hold

    1 sets
    0 reps
    15s rest
    Front Plank to Push-up

    Front Plank to Push-up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Kneeling Staggered Push-up

    Kneeling Staggered Push-up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest

    Day 3 — Advanced Variations (Intermediate)

    Challenging progressions to push strength and stability while staying joint-friendly.

    Intermediate
    17 mins
    31 Kcal
    Pike Push up

    Pike Push up

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Diamond Push up

    Diamond Push up

    1 sets
    6 reps
    15s rest
    Archer Push-up

    Archer Push-up

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Single Arm Push up (on knees)

    Single Arm Push up (on knees)

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Hands Release Push-up

    Hands Release Push-up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Pseudo Planche Push-up

    Pseudo Planche Push-up

    1 sets
    5 reps
    20s rest
    Incline Shoulder Tap

    Incline Shoulder Tap

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push up position)

    Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push up position)

    1 sets
    8 reps
    15s rest
    Lateral Side Plank

    Lateral Side Plank

    1 sets
    0 reps
    15s rest
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