How to do it
Lower your chest until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
- 1
Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Perform a push-up.
- 3
As you rise, cross one arm over the other in front of you.
- 4
Return your hand to the push-up position and repeat the push-up.
- 5
Alternate the crossover arm with each repetition.
- 6
Continue for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a strong plank position during the push-up to fully engage your core and chest.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Bending the supporting arm during the reach
- ✕Placing the crossing hand down too early