How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and grip the floor to stabilize your shoulders.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Raise one leg off the ground, keeping it straight.
- 3
Perform a push-up while keeping the leg elevated.
- 4
Return to the starting position and switch legs.
- 5
Alternate the raised leg with each repetition.
Expert tip
Keep your raised leg in line with your body and avoid letting your hips twist or sag.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the raised knee during the push-up
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor