Plank to Push-Up / Pushups / Walking Plank Up-Downs
- Start in the plank position with your elbows shoulder-width apart.
- Press yourself up from the floor one arm at a time into a push-up, maintaining your body in a straight line.
- Slowly return to the starting plank position the same way, one arm at a time.
- Repeat the movement alternating sides.
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Plank to push-up / pushups / walking plank up-downs is a at-home exercise that targets abs and shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Bosu ball v-ups, stability / swiss / exercise ball bench russian twists and mountain climbers / alternating knee-ins. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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