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Core · Intermediate

Kick Through Push-up

Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using bodyweight, with emphasis on the core, chest, triceps and shoulders.

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Exercise overview

Training details

CoreChestTricepsShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 8 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Begin in a push-up position with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. 02Lower your body as if performing a standard push-up.
  3. 03As you push back up, transition one leg out to the side while rotating your torso.
  4. 04Return to the push-up position and repeat on the other side.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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