Stacked Push Up. How-to, proper form and tips
A Push Up variation that requires harder core engagement for stability, result of having only one foot on the ground.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Push-up with stacked feet'
by The Fit Ninja)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Start in a plank position, arms in a straight position, code engaged and off the ground.
- Put one foot over the other. Only both hands and one foot should touch the floor.
- Bend both arms bringing your chest close to the ground. Extend them again, as in a regular Push Up, keeping the foot on top of the other.
- This is one repetition.
- Swap the feet on every repetition or groups of 5, 10 repetitions.
Hints & tips:
- You should be able to do a regular Push Up prior to this move.
Benefits:
- Similar to te regular Push Up, strengthen the chest, arms, shoulders and core.
- Core muscles are extra activated in order to obtain the necessary baance.
Counting & gamification:
- Set a goal for a given period such as a workout session, week or month.
- If apropriate, count these amongst all Push Up variations.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Chest
Secondary muscles: Abs, Lowerback
Other names
The exercise can be found with other names. Examples are:
- Stacked Push Up
- Stacked Press Up
