Demo & instructions
Spiderman Push-Up
Also known as: Knee-to-Elbow Push-Up, Spider Push-Up
Instructions
A push-up where one knee travels out to the side toward your elbow as you lower. Balancing on three points makes your chest, arms, and the sides of your waist work together.
- Movement
- Horizontal push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 6–20 reps
Setup
- 1Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
- 2Set your feet about hip-width apart and form a straight line from head to heels.
- 3Brace your midsection before you move.
Execution
- 1As you bend your elbows to lower, lift one foot and draw that knee out to the side toward the same-side elbow.
- 2Reach the bottom of the push-up as your knee arrives near your elbow, keeping your hips level.
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
