Exercises / Upper legs / Spider Crawl Push Up

Spider Crawl Push Up

Spider Crawl Push Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, core
Secondary muscles
chest, shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. Bring your right knee towards your right elbow, keeping it off the ground.
  3. As you bring your right knee back, simultaneously lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows.
  4. Push back up to the starting position and repeat with your left knee towards your left elbow.
  5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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