Kneeling Rotational Push-up
Step by step
How to perform
- Lower your body down towards the floor, bending your elbows and keeping your body straight.
- As you push your body back up, rotate your upper body to the right, extending your right arm towards the ceiling while keeping your left hand on the ground.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the push-up, this time rotating your upper body to the left and extending your left arm towards the ceiling.
- Continue to alternate sides with each push-up, ensuring you maintain proper form and control throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Kneeling Rotational Push-up is an advanced exercise that combines strength training and core stabilization, targeting the chest, arms, and abdominal muscles. It's suitable for individuals with an intermediate to advanced fitness level, looking to intensify their upper body and core training. This exercise is sought-after for its ability to improve upper body strength, enhance core stability, and promote better coordination and balance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
As you lower your body towards the ground, keep your elbows close to your body. Push back up, and as you do, rotate your upper body to one side, lifting the same-side arm towards the ceiling. Repeat the movement, alternating sides. Avoid rushing through the movements. Each phase of the push-up should be done in a slow, controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise. This will not only help to stabilize your body but also enhance the effectiveness of the push-up. A common mistake is to forget
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