Corkscrew Push Up
Description
The corkscrew push-up adds a rotational twist during the push-up — as you lower, you rotate your body to one side, creating a spiraling or corkscrew motion. It builds pressing strength with rotational core demand.
Equipment Required
Corkscrew Push Up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position.
- As you lower, rotate your body to the right — your right shoulder dips lower.
- Press back up while unrotating.
- On the next rep, rotate to the left.
- Continue alternating the rotation direction.
- The rotation adds oblique and core demand.
- Maintain controlled movement throughout.
- Aim for 8 to 12 total reps.
Corkscrew Push Up Form & Visual
Corkscrew Push Up Benefits
- Adds rotational core demand to push-ups
- Spiraling motion targets the chest differently
- No equipment needed
- Engaging and unique variation
- Builds oblique strength during pressing
- Develops body control
Corkscrew Push Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Obliques
- Anterior deltoid
- Core (rotation)
