Press-up with rotation

The press-up with rotation is fab for upper body and core

The press-up is one of our favourite exercises out there. Not only does it sculpt the upper body as well as provide a serious core challenge, but the fact that it’s dependent on nothing but your own body means you can do it anywhere – although perhaps stick to workout situations to avoid looking like a weirdo!

We heart the press-up with rotation variation. The additional side plank element of this move turns an effective exercise into an extremely effective exercise.

Why not try adapting all of your press-ups in any workouts you might be doing to this version for the next six weeks? You’ll have a waist to wow plus a super-strong core to show for it.

Instructions
Start in high plank position with hands just wider than shoulders.
Keeping your body completely straight, lower your chest as low as possible by bending your arms. Try to direct your elbows behind your hands rather than out to the sides.
Push back up to the start and repeat.

Top tips:
Keep your neck strong and gaze straight towards the floor throughout.
Engage your core and thighs to keep your body in a straight line.