spider crawl push up

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

spider crawl push up demonstration
spider crawl push up — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Core, Chest, Shoulders

How to do spider crawl push up

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

CoreChestShoulders

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