Form cues
- Rotate from torso
- Stack shoulders
- Keep core tight
- Breathe evenly
Exercise
Rotational Push-Up
Chest, body weight
A push-up variation involving a torso rotation to challenge the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.
Target: pectorals. Also works: deltoids, triceps, obliques, serratus anterior.
Steps
- Begin in a standard push-up position.
- Lower your chest toward the floor.
- As you press up, rotate your torso and lift one arm toward the ceiling.
- Hold briefly, keeping hips square.
- Return to start, repeat on the other side.
Common mistakes
- Letting hips sag
- Twisting too fast
- Losing shoulder alignment
Breathing
Exhale when pushing up and rotating, inhale when lowering.
In the app, search for Rotational Push-Up and add it to a workout.