Raise Leg Push Up. How-to, proper form and tips
Doing push-ups with one raised leg empathizes core and abs strength. Similar to the push-up it is a great exercise for chest, shoulders, triceps, back and core.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Exercise Library: Raised Leg Push-Ups'
by Darebee)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Get down on all fours.
- Place hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Straighten arms and legs.
- Raise one of the legs.
- Lower the body, the chest nearly touches the floor.
- Pause, then straight your arms and push back up.
Hints & tips:
- Keep your core straight.
Benefits:
- Same as the regular push-up (strength, build muscle, cardio effort) with stronger core engagement.
Counting & gamification:
- Set a goal for all push-up variants, arrange a list of them to ensure many are tried.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Chest
Secondary muscles: Abs, Lowerback, Glutes, Hip Flexor
Other names
The exercise can be found with other names. Examples are:
- Raise Leg Push Up
- One Leg Push Up
- Single Leg Push Up
- Raise Leg Press Up
- Raise Leg Chest Press Up
