Plank to Push-Up starting positionPlank to Push-Up end position

Form guide

How to Do Plank to Push-Up

Move between forearm and high plank to build arms and core together.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Triceps
Core
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. 1Start in a forearm plank.
  2. 2Press up onto one hand, then the other, into a high plank.
  3. 3Lower back to the forearms one arm at a time; alternate the lead arm.

Common mistakes

  • Rocking the hips side to side.
  • Letting the lower back sag.

Alternatives