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Push-up To Star

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Exercise Profile

Primary muscles:

Chest, Abductor, Obliques

Secondary muscles:

Triceps, Glutes

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Difficulty:

Beginner

Push-up To Star Overview

The push-up to star workout is a bodyweight exercise that primarily engages the chest, abductor, and oblique muscles.

By using the bodyweight as resistance, this workout effectively targets and strengthens these specific muscle groups.

While other muscles such as the triceps and shoulders are also activated, the focus remains on the chest, abductor, and obliques.

This exercise is an efficient way to build strength and tone these specific areas without relying on additional equipment or weights.

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Push-up To Star Instructions

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your feet together.
  2. Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
  3. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  4. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes as you lift your right hand and right foot off the ground.
  5. Extend your right arm straight out to the side and lift your right leg up towards the ceiling, forming a star shape with your body.
  6. Lower your right hand and right foot back to the ground.
  7. Repeat steps 4-6, but this time lift your left hand and left foot off the ground to complete one repetition.

Push-up To Star Tips

  1. Focus on proper form: Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine and keep your body in a straight line from head to toe throughout the entire exercise.
  2. Engage your chest muscles: As you lower your body towards the ground, imagine squeezing your chest muscles together. This will help you activate and engage your pectoral muscles, giving you a more effective chest workout.
  3. Activate your abductor muscles: To target your abductor muscles, imagine pushing your legs apart as you push your body up into a star position. This will help you engage your inner thigh muscles and increase the intensity of the exercise.
  4. Work your obliques: To engage your oblique muscles, focus on twisting your torso slightly to one side as you push your body up into the star position. Alternate sides with each repetition to target both sides of your obliques and improve your overall core strength.
  5. Progress gradually: If you’re a beginner, start with modified push-ups on your knees and gradually work your way up to full push-ups. As you become more comfortable and stronger, you can add the star component to challenge yourself further. Remember, consistency and patience are key to seeing progress in your fitness journey.

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