How to Do Plank to Push-Up: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

Muscles Worked in the Plank to Push-Up

Primary muscles worked:

• Abs
• Chest
• Front Deltoids
• Triceps

Secondary muscles worked:

• Obliques

How to Do the Plank to Push-Up

1. Start in a regular forearm plank position with your body in a straight line.
2. Press through one hand, then the other, to lift into a high plank position.
3. Perform one push-up, lowering your chest toward the floor, then pressing back up to the high plank.
4. Lower one forearm back to the ground, followed by the other, returning to the forearm plank.
5. Repeat the movement, alternating lead arms each time.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Commentary

The plank to push-up combines the core-strengthening benefits of a regular plank with the upper-body challenge of a push-up. It develops core stability, strengthens your chest, arms, and shoulders, and improves overall body control.