Exercise technique

spider crawl push up

The spider crawl push up is a challenging bodyweight exercise that combines a push-up with a dynamic knee drive, targeting the glutes, core, chest, and shoulders. It requires coordination, strength, and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. Bring your right knee towards your right elbow, keeping it off the ground.
  3. As you bring your right knee back, simultaneously lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows.
  4. Push back up to the starting position and repeat with your left knee towards your left elbow.
  5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Core, Chest, Shoulders.

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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