Cross Arms Push-Up
Description
The cross arms push-up performs a push-up with the hands crossed under the chest, one stacked over the other. The crossed hand position challenges balance, core stability, and shoulder stabilizers. It is a unique advanced bodyweight push-up variation.
Equipment Required
Cross Arms Push-Up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position with hands under your chest.
- Cross one hand over the other so they are stacked.
- Set your feet wider than usual for balance.
- Brace your core hard and keep your body in a straight line.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward your hands.
- Stop when your chest is just above the hands.
- Press through your hands to drive back up.
- Maintain control throughout the entire rep.
Cross Arms Push-Up Form & Visual
Cross Arms Push-Up Benefits
- Challenges balance
- Builds core stability
- Strengthens shoulder stabilizers
- No equipment required
- Advanced push-up variation
- Useful for stability work
Cross Arms Push-Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Front deltoid
- Core
Cross Arms Push-Up Variations & Alternatives
- Push-Up
- Diamond Push-Up
- Single-Arm Push-Up
- Archer Push-Up
