Side to Side Push Ups
This chest exercise mainly works your middle chest, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
4-14
How to do Side to Side Push Ups
Begin in a plank position. Perform a push-up, then walk your hands to one side and do another push-up. Walk your hands back to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Common mistakes
Ensure a tight core throughout to prevent your hips from sagging. Avoid rushing the movements; focus on controlled hand walks and maintaining good form during push-ups.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower into the push-up; exhale as you push back up. Breathe steadily during hand walks. Alternate sides after each push-up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body
