Exercises / Intermediate
Sliding push-ups
- Abs
- Lumbar
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
- Triceps
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Roller
01 / Steps
How to do it
Utilize weights, towels, rags, or similar items to be able to slide your hands open, either on the ground or on a low bar.
Perform the opening movement and then close until your hands are almost together using the strength of your chest.
Try to keep your arms as straight as possible, avoiding excessive elbow flexion.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Lumbar
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
Triceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio5
- Mobility25
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