Twist Push Up
Description
The twist push up adds a torso rotation at the top of each push up. After pressing back up to the high plank, you rotate your torso to one side, lifting one arm up to point at the ceiling. The combination trains chest pressing along with rotational core strength in one efficient movement.
Equipment Required
Twist Push Up Instructions
- Get into a high plank position with hands shoulder-width apart.
- Brace your core hard and squeeze your glutes.
- Lower your chest toward the floor by bending the elbows.
- Press back up to the high plank position.
- At the top, rotate your torso to the right and lift your right hand off the floor.
- Reach your right hand up toward the ceiling, forming a side plank.
- Hold the side plank briefly, then return your right hand to the floor.
- Lower into the next push up. Alternate sides each rep.
Twist Push Up Form & Visual
Twist Push Up Benefits
- Trains chest and obliques together
- Strong rotational core demand
- Builds total body coordination
- Time-efficient compound movement
- Develops shoulder stability
- No equipment required
Twist Push Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Obliques
- Core stabilizers
Twist Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Push Up
- T Push Up
- Side Plank
- Mountain Climber
