Staggered Push Up. How-to, proper form and tips
The exercise adds movement to the regular push-up bringing additional dynamics to shoulders.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Exercise Library: Staggered Push-Ups'
by Darebee)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Start in a plank position, arms straight and core engaged.
- Move one arm forward, the other one backward.
- Bend your elbows while in this unbalanced position, bringing the chest close to the floor.
- Extend your arms returning to the starting position.
- Swap hand positions, moving forward the back one and vice versa.
- Lower your body again without touching the floor.
Hints & tips:
- Keep the core engaged.
- The more you move the hands the harder the variation. Exercise is harder than the regular push-up.
Benefits:
- Exercise is good both for chest and shoulders.
Counting & gamification:
- Count the number of times you lower the chest.
- Set a goal for a given period, say workout session, week or month.
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:
- Staggered Push Up
- Staggered Press Up
