Difficulty - Moderate
Muscle Groups Addressed - Pectorals, Delts, Triceps, Core
Greetings! Back after a week hiatus and ready to supply more exercises for those of you hungry for more ways to move.
Today's exercise is a simple and effective combination motion. You'll mix a standard elevated (incline) pushup with a prone single leg crunch, mixing upper body and core strength to create a perfect storm of total body conditioning.
In the gym or at your desk, assume a plank position on an elevated surface. Concentrate on maintaining a straight-line body and a tight core. As in all plank starts, don't forget to breathe! Keep your feet together and your arms locked straight. From this position, do a standard pushup, making sure to complete the motion (all the way down until your chest is a few inches above the surface, then all the way up). Once back at the top, bring one leg off the ground and crunch your knee to your elbow on the same side. It's ok if you can't bring your knee all the way up, just make sure you contract your core and breathe. Plant your foot back on the ground, complete another pushup, and crunch with the opposite leg. Perform 8-10 repetitions on both sides for a total of 16-20 pushups. Remember these pushups are easier because of the elevated position of your hands. If you still can't do as many, try these against a taller surface or even a vertical wall.
