Exercises · chest

Rotational Push-Up

A push-up variation involving a torso rotation to challenge the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.

chestpectoralsbody weightintermediatecompound

Secondary muscles

deltoidstricepsobliquesserratus anterior

How to do it

  1. Begin in a standard push-up position.
  2. Lower your chest toward the floor.
  3. As you press up, rotate your torso and lift one arm toward the ceiling.
  4. Hold briefly, keeping hips square.
  5. Return to start, repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Rotate from torso
  • Stack shoulders
  • Keep core tight
  • Breathe evenly

Common mistakes

  • Letting hips sag
  • Twisting too fast
  • Losing shoulder alignment

Breathing

Exhale when pushing up and rotating, inhale when lowering.

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