T push-up

This advanced push-up variation is a fantastic way to build core strength and stability while also stretching your chest muscles and toning your upper back. The core rotation targets your obliques, leaving your entire body exhausted.

Exercise profile

Equipment

None

Primary muscle groups

Chest, core

Secondary muscle groups

Shoulders, triceps, back

1 Begin in a high plank position with your shoulders above your hands and your toes wider than hip-width apart. Shift your weight forwards to your hands and engage your core.

2 Inhale and bend your elbows to lower your chest until your elbows are bent to 90 degrees.

3 Exhale and push through your palms to raise your body. In a continuous motion, fully extend your right arm, rotate your core to the left, and raise your left arm to the ceiling. Pause.

4 Return your left arm to the starting position. That is one rep.

5 Repeat the exercise, but this time raise your right arm. That is another rep. Alternate raising each arm for the number of reps given in your workout.