Grasshopper Push-Up
Core-crushing push-up variation! Strengthen your chest, arms, and abs with every rep. Level up your push-up game!
The Grasshopper Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Grasshopper Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Grasshopper Push-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Grasshopper Push-Up
Begin in a standard push-up position, with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
As you lower yourself to the ground, simultaneously lift one leg and bend it sideways, trying to touch your knee to your elbow on the same side. Keep your core tight and engaged throughout the movement.
Push back up to the start position and return your lifted leg to the floor in its original position.
On the next repetition, repeat the leg lift and bend with the opposite leg, touching the opposite knee to elbow.
Continue to alternate legs with each repetition, maintaining a controlled motion and proper form throughout the set.
Perform for the desired number of repetitions and sets, making sure to keep the intensity high but within your capability to maintain proper form.
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Grasshopper Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Grasshopper Push-Up work?
The Grasshopper Push-Up mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Grasshopper Push-Up?
None. The Grasshopper Push-Up is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Grasshopper Push-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Grasshopper Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Grasshopper Push-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Archer Push-Up, Aztec Push-Up, Crocodile Crawl and Across-Body Push-Up.
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