Exercise guide

Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man is a dynamic push-up variation that combines upper-body strength with core and hip engagement. Adding the knee drive increases difficulty and coordination.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
Yes
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How to

How to do the Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man

  1. 01

    Start in a high plank position with hands under your shoulders.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your body in a straight line.

  3. 03

    Lower your chest toward the floor like a standard push-up.

  4. 04

    As you push back up, bring one knee toward the same-side elbow.

  5. 05

    Return the foot to the floor.

  6. 06

    Repeat the push-up while alternating knee drives.

  7. 07

    Continue alternating for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your hips level throughout the movement.
  • Move with control rather than speed.
  • Engage your core before each rep.
Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man work?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man primarily targets the Abs. Supporting muscles include Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Glutes.

Is the Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man a compound or isolation exercise?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man?

The Bodyweight Floor Push Up Spider-Man is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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