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Spiderman Push-up (alternating)

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Spiderman Push-up (alternating) Overview

The Spiderman push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the chest and obliques.

During the workout, the bodyweight is used to engage the core and stabilize the body while performing the push-up.

While the exercise also works secondary muscles like the shoulders and triceps, its main focus is on the chest and obliques.

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Spiderman Push-up (alternating) Instructions

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your body towards the floor, bending your elbows, while simultaneously bringing your right knee towards your right elbow.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position, extending your arms, and return your right leg to the high plank position.
  4. Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left knee towards your left elbow as you lower your body towards the floor.
  5. Push yourself back up to the starting position, extending your arms, and return your left leg to the high plank position.
  6. Continue alternating sides with each repetition, bringing your knee towards your elbow as you lower your body towards the floor and extending your leg as you push back up.

Spiderman Push-up (alternating) Tips

  1. Start in a high plank position, hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  3. As you lower, lift your right knee towards your right elbow, engaging your obliques.
  4. Push back up to the starting position and repeat on the other side, lifting your left knee towards your left elbow.
  5. Keep your body in a straight line throughout the exercise, avoiding any sagging or lifting of the hips.
  6. Focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you push back up, maximizing the engagement of your chest.

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