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Spiderman Push-up

Push-up, knee to elbow. As you lower, you drive one knee out to the side toward your elbow. On top of the pressing work, your obliques and hip flexors get involved.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Chest, Triceps, Core, Hip flexors
Level
Advanced
Equipment
none

How to do the Spiderman Push-up, step by step

  1. Regular push-up position.
  2. As you lower, bring one knee out to the side toward your elbow.
  3. Pause briefly at the bottom.
  4. Press up and return the leg.
  5. Switch sides.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Hips tip to the sidekeep your pelvis stable.
  • Knee only comes partwayopen your hip and bring the knee all the way to your elbow.

How to scale the Spiderman Push-up

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • From the knees, without the knee-to-elbow
  • Bring the knee only halfway in

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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