Grasshopper Push Up
Description
The grasshopper push-up brings one knee across the body toward the opposite elbow during the lowering phase of a push-up. It adds rotational core demand and hip mobility challenge to the standard push-up.
Equipment Required
Grasshopper Push Up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position.
- As you lower, bring your right knee across your body toward your left elbow.
- Press back up while returning your right leg to the start.
- On the next rep, bring your left knee toward your right elbow.
- Continue alternating.
- The cross-body knee drive adds oblique and hip flexor work.
- Maintain body control throughout.
- Aim for 8 to 12 total reps.
Grasshopper Push Up Form & Visual
Grasshopper Push Up Benefits
- Adds rotational core demand to push-ups
- Develops hip mobility and coordination
- No equipment needed
- Engaging push-up variation
- Builds oblique strength during pressing
- Similar to Spiderman push-up but across body
Grasshopper Push Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Obliques (cross-body knee)
- Hip flexors
- Core (rotation)
