Exercise technique

clock push-up

The clock push-up is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that targets the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core. It involves a rotational movement where one arm extends out to the side as you lower into a push-up, increasing the challenge to stability and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. As you lower, rotate your body to the left, extending your left arm straight out to the side.
  4. Push back up to the starting position, while rotating your body to the center.
  5. Repeat the push-up, this time rotating your body to the right and extending your right arm out to the side.
  6. Continue alternating sides with each repetition.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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