T Push-up

Main Muscle Worked: Chest

Other Muscles Worked: Shoulders, Abs, Chest, Arms

Equipment: Body only

Mechanics Type: Compound

Exercise Instructions: T Push-up

Inject life into the standard push-up and build strength in the chest, shoulders, arms and core in one fluid movement.

To perform the T Push-up exericse:

1. Lie face down on the floor supported by your hands in the standard push-up position.
2. Perform a powerful push-up and at the top of the exercise lift one arm from the floor and raise towards the ceiling whilst twisting your torso to the side. Roll onto the sides of your feet and keep your body straight at all times.
3. Return to the starting position.
4. Repeat but this time raise the opposite arm and alternate arms to complete the set.

Beginners

If you are struggling with the T Push-up develop the necessary strength and stability with standard push-ups first.

Experts

When you've outgrown the T Push-up why not try the exercise whilst holding some light dumbbells (OK it's not really a bodyweight exercise anymore but hey it works!)