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Feet-Elevated Side-To-Side Pushup

Intermediate

Feet-Elevated Side-To-Side Pushup

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Feet-Elevated Side-To-Side Pushup tones up your core, shoulder, and arm muscles. Moreover, it also strengthens your upper back, glutes, and obliques. Feet-elevated Side-to-side pushups are a versatile home workout.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Get into a standard pushup position with your feet on the bench behind you.
  • Step 2

    With your arms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, transfer most of your body weight to one arm and slowly lower yourself to that side until your chest almost touches the floor. Pause for a moment and then return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Feet-Elevated Side-To-Side Pushup targets Abs, Pecs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Don't let your hips sag.
  • Don't raise your hips too high. Instead, the hips and shoulders should form a straight line throughout the movement.
  • Be sure to lower as much as possible.