The Yoga Push Up is a dynamic exercise combining a push-up movement with a yoga-inspired transition. It targets the upper body, shoulders, core, and overall mobility.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
- Improves shoulder and spinal mobility.
- Enhances core stability and bracing.
- Develops coordination between strength and mobility.
- Builds upper body muscular endurance.
- Combines flexibility and body control in one movement.
- Excellent functional exercise for warm-ups or conditioning.
How to perform
- Start in a plank position with your hands placed under your shoulders.
- Perform a controlled push-up while keeping your body aligned.
- Drive your hips backward and upward into a downward dog position.
- Keep your arms straight and focus on lengthening the spine.
- Glide your torso forward in one smooth motion.
- Finish with your chest open and hips close to the floor.
- Return to the starting position under control.
- Repeat the movement in a smooth and continuous rhythm.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Upper Back
Primary